Are you passionate about education and ready to make a real difference in the lives of young people? A welcoming secondary school in Watford is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join their supportive team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work across Key Stages 3 and 4, supporting students both academically and personally. You'll collaborate closely with teaching staff and SEND teams to deliver tailored support, engaging lessons, and targeted interventions that help every learner thrive. What You'll Do Provide classroom support across a variety of KS3 and KS4 subjects Deliver one-to-one and small-group support tailored to individual needs Assist students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Promote a positive, inclusive, and focused learning environment Support teachers with lesson planning, resource preparation, and classroom organisation What We're Looking For Recent experience in an educational setting (paid or voluntary) A proactive, caring, and enthusiastic attitude Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (preferred but not essential) Graduates encouraged to apply Strong communication skills and effective behaviour management A solid understanding of safeguarding and inclusive education Why choose Horizon Teachers? Competitive pay rates: Receive fair compensation that values your expertise Flexible work options: Balance teaching with your lifestyle through daily supply, long-term or permanent roles Local opportunities: Work in communities you know and care about Dedicated consultant: Your personal recruitment specialist guides your career journey Continuous CPD opportunities: All candidates receive access to a wide range of CPD courses delivered by our expert in-house trainer (an ex headteacher) at a heavily discounted price Specialist training opportunities: We have an exclusive partnership with Northope Hall, giving you access to specialist training opportunities £150 refer a friend scheme: Refer a teacher, Teaching Assistant or a school support staff member to us and we'll give you £150 to say thanks! (T&Cs apply) Horizon Teachers is proud to be an inclusive employer We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and lived experiences. As a certified inclusive employer, we're committed to a recruitment process that's fair, accessible, and free from bias. Apply now to start your next chapter as a Secondary Teaching Assistant and make a real difference in the classroom. Horizon Teachers is a specialist Education Recruitment Consultancy that helps Teachers and Support Staff find long term, permanent and interim employment in Primary, Secondary and Special Schools throughout London, the South East, the Midlands and the North of England. As part of the registration process you will be required to have a DBS Check carried out and all original relevant qualifications will need to be sighted and copied before any work placement.For all teaching roles you will need to hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent. Horizon Teachers. Enhancing Children's Education.