Professional and support jobs

There are a wide range of professional and support roles available in Hertfordshire schools, trusts and settings, many offering flexible working options. This section encompasses classroom support roles as well as jobs in administraton, finance, premises, HR and more. Find your next challenge today:

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Alongside teachers and curriculum leaders, there are a huge number of other professional and support staff working in an educational setting to ensure the best outcomes and experiences for our children and young people.

With many roles in school administration, finance, HR, premises and IT offered on a flexible or part time basis, and most offering the chance to take advantage of extensive school holidays, this can be an attractive as well as a rewarding sector to work in. Hertfordshire schools consistently attract professional people seeking a career change for a better work-life balance and the chance to 'give something back'.

Whether you are an experienced professional looking to transition into the education sector, or are just starting out in your career and keen to work in an environment where you can help make a difference to the lives of children and young people, our platform offers valuable resources and support to navigate the application process and secure a rewarding position. Take the first step towards a fulfilling career in educational support and join Teach in Herts today!

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  • Governor (voluntary Position)

    Field Junior School

    Watford Borough Part time

    Closing date: 31st Oct 2024 5:00 PM

    Would you like to make a valuable contribution to local children’s education, opportunities and futures? If yes, we are looking to appoint a new School Governor! We currently have a vacancy for a Co-opted Governor and welcome interest from members of the community who are keen to make a pos...

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  • Tutor / Teaching Assistant

    Redbourn Park School

    Dacorum Borough Full time

    £19,000 - £21,000

    Closing date: 31st Oct 2024 5:00 PM

    Redbourn Park School is growing quickly and requires high-level staff to join the team. We are a school that focuses on the needs of students with autism. Our highly skilled and resolute team provide a learning experience to our students who have complex educational needs requiring therapeutic be...

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  • Learning Support Assistant/Teaching Assistant (West Watford, Bushey, Abbots Langley)

    Breakspeare School

    Three Rivers District Part time

    £15,933 - £16,199H3 (term time only)

    Closing date: 31st Oct 2024 5:00 PM

    We are looking for Learning Support Assistants to join our friendly and dedicated team.  Our school Breakspeare is a forward thinking, active and popular special school with a diverse range of students. We have approximately 105 students on roll, aged between 2 and 19. All our students ha...

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  • CAMHS Practitioner CYP-PT Therapy Trainee (Autism Spectrum Conditions and Learning Disabilities)

    NESSie in Ed CIC

    No specific district Full time

    £32,029 - £33,930NHS Band 6 equivalent (£32,029 – £33,930.87 p/a)

    Closing date: 31st Oct 2024 5:00 PM

    GRADE:  NHS Band 6 equivalent (£32,029 – £33,930.87 p/a) LOCATION: Hertfordshire / Cambridgeshire / Peterborough (to be discussed at interview) HOURS:  Full time (37 hours a week plus independent study) CONTRACT: 1 year fixed term contract, January 2025...

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  • CAMHS Practitioner CYP-PT Therapy Trainee (Interpersonal Psychotherapy for Adolescents (IPT-A)

    NESSie in Ed CIC

    No specific district Full time

    £32,029 - £33,930NHS Band 6 equivalent (£32,029 – £33,930.87 p/a)

    Closing date: 31st Oct 2024 5:00 PM

    GRADE:  NHS Band 6 equivalent (£32,029 – £33,930.87 p/a) LOCATION: Hertfordshire / Cambridgeshire / Peterborough (to be discussed at interview) HOURS:  Full time (37 hours a week plus independent study) CONTRACT: 1 year fixed term contract, January 2025...

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  • Teaching Assistant - Special Needs

    St Luke's School

    St Albans District Part time

    £17,582 - £18,476H2 - H3 depending on experience

    Closing date: 31st Oct 2024 5:00 PM

    We are looking for a Teaching Assistant with passion for making a difference and who loves ‘difference’ to join our team. The role is 5 days per week term time, plus 5 INSET days, with flexibility in working hours to suit the candidate, either:  33¾ hours...

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  • Supply Teaching Assistant - Zero Hours

    Woolgrove School, Special Needs Academy

    North Hertfordshire District Part time

    Closing date: 31st Oct 2024 5:00 PM

    Supply Teaching Assistant – Zero Hours / Term Time Only H1 – H2 Spring is coming so spring into a new exciting job ! An opportunity has arisen at Woolgrove School, Special Needs Academy.  Are you passionate about supporting and helping vulnerable pupils to be the best they ...

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  • Learning Support Assistant / Teaching Assistant - SEN

    Watling View School

    St Albans District Full / part time

    H3-H4 (£15,931 - £17,030 pro rata term time only)

    Closing date: 31st Oct 2024 5:00 PM

    For ASAP, we are looking to appoint energetic, enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to work with our amazing pupils who have severe learning difficulties (SLD) and profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD) and Autism. Previous experience with special needs children would be an advantage.  ...

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  • Casual / Supply Learning Support Assistant / Teaching Assistant - SEN

    Watling View School

    St Albans District Full / part time

    H2 - from £11.79 p/h

    Closing date: 31st Oct 2024 5:00 PM

    For ASAP, we are looking to appoint energetic, enthusiastic Casual Teaching Assistants to work with our amazing pupils who have severe learning difficulties (SLD) and profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD) and Autism. Previous experience with special needs children would be an advan...

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  • Midday Supervisory Assistant (MSA) - SEN

    Watling View School

    St Albans District Part time

    H2 - from £10.79 p/h

    Closing date: 31st Oct 2024 5:00 PM

    For ASAP, we require energetic and enthusiastic Midday Supervisory Assistants to work with children who have severe learning difficulties. This role includes working with our children and young people during lunchtime. Duties will involve helping them with eating programmes, personal care routi...

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