Posted: 21h ago
The role
General Teaching Assistant | Secondary School | Lower-Attaining Learners
Location: Watford, Hertfordshire
Start Date: 1 September 2026
Contract: Full Time, Temporary
Salary: £100–£101.10 per day
Teach Now is recruiting a dedicated General Teaching Assistant to support lower-attaining learners at a successful secondary school and sixth form in Watford. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys making a real difference by helping students build confidence, overcome barriers to learning, and achieve academic success.
The school is a thriving and inclusive academy serving over 1,300 students aged 11–19. Known for its strong academic outcomes, excellent facilities and supportive environment, it provides an ideal setting for a Teaching Assistant looking to develop their skills and experience.
The Role
As a General Teaching Assistant, you will support students across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5 who require additional help to access learning and make progress.
Key responsibilities include:
• Supporting students on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
• Assisting lower-attaining learners during lessons
• Delivering targeted literacy and numeracy interventions
• Encouraging student engagement, confidence and independence
• Supporting positive behaviour and classroom routines
• Monitoring progress and providing feedback to teaching staff
• Working closely with teachers, SEND staff and pastoral teams
Requirements
• Experience working with children or young people in an educational, youth work or support setting
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Patient, positive and resilient approach
• Ability to motivate students who may lack confidence in their learning
• Commitment to inclusion and raising achievement for all learners
• GCSE English and Maths (Grade 4/C or above) or equivalent
Desirable Experience
• Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant
• Experience supporting students with SEND, SEMH or learning difficulties
• Knowledge of intervention programmes and strategies for lower-attaining learners
What We Offer
• Competitive pay of £100–£101.10 per day
• Full-time role starting September 2026
• Supportive and welcoming school environment
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Valuable experience within a high-performing secondary school
• Opportunity to make a lasting impact on students educational journeys
Why work via Teach Now?
Teach-Now are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff. We:
• Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance.
• Offer an excellent refer a friend scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days.
• Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee.
• Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders
Application Process: Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Teach-Now directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education. Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you.
Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.
We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance
