Teaching Assistant
11 days ago
Potters Bar
Teaching Assistant Full-time or Part-time | Independent School | Potters Bar | Teaching Assistant An award-winning independent school group in Potters Bar is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join its thriving and well-resourced support team at a leading girls' school. Recently recognised as Independent School of the Year 2025, the organisation has also received national recognition for its outstanding educational partnerships and long-standing commitment to social impact. This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking school community with a strong reputation for excellence, collaboration, and pupil development. The Role This is a general classroom-based Teaching Assistant position, supporting teaching staff across a range of subjects and year groups to ensure high-quality learning experiences for all pupils. The role will include some additional support for pupils with mild or emerging SEND needs as part of inclusive classroom practice. • Supporting teachers in the delivery of high-quality lessons across the classroom, • Working with individuals and small groups to reinforce learning and promote pupil progress, • Assisting with classroom organisation, preparation of resources, and maintaining a positive learning environment, • Encouraging pupil engagement, confidence, and independence in learning, • Providing light support for pupils with additional needs, under the guidance of teaching and SEN staff, • Supporting behaviour management strategies in line with school policy Essential: • Experience working with children or young people in an educational setting, • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, • Ability to support learning effectively in a classroom environment, • A proactive, positive, and flexible approach to supporting teaching and learning, • Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent experience), • Generous employer pension contributions, • Life assurance cover, • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), • Extensive CPD and professional development opportunities, • Complimentary meals during term time, • Free onsite parking and access to a comprehensive staff transport network, • Access to high-quality sports and leisure facilities, including gym and swimming pool, • Wellbeing initiatives (e.g. yoga, mindfulness, health checks), • Online GP service, • Access to a staff benefits platform offering discounts and financial guidance, • Cycle-to-Work scheme and green travel initiatives #Potters Bar #Potters Bar #Teching Assistant #Teching Assistant #Education and Training #Education and Training #Education and Training