Non Class Based Teaching Assistant

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Teaching Assistant to join our team.  Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with additional/special educational needs?  Do you have a keen interest and experience in supporting speech and language development in a nurturing primary school environment? 

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join our inclusive and forward thinking team.  This is a non-class based role that focuses on supporting pupils with additional needs, including speech and language work and teaching phonics/reading so all children can thrive both academically and socially.

This position is term time only,  Monday to Thursday 9am to 3.15pm and Friday 9am to 1pm.  As part of this role you will be expected to provide lunchtime supervision. We require English and Maths qualifications to at least GCSE Grade C (or equivalent).

Please note that the salary scales show the pro-rata figure. This post is fixed term until 22nd July 2026.

If you are interested in this role, please do not delay applying, as we will call suitable applicants for interview as soon as possible and therefore the advert may close early. 

Tanners Wood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment to this pos tis subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check as well as other pre-appointment checks. including an online check, as outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education (September 2025)

Closing date: 24/09/2025 17:00:00
Interview date: ASAP - we will call suitable candidates for interview upon application

Tanners Wood JMI School is a fully inclusive two-form entry school that gives every member of the community a warm welcome and is fully committed to helping every child achieve their potential. We have a strong, hard working and cohesive team who all share the school’s values and ethos encapsulated in our mission and guiding principles.  Mission Our vision at Tanners Wood Primary School is to provide an environment where all pupils succeed in their learning and personal development. We strive for excellence, preparing our pupils to become independent and resilient learners who are confident and show respect for themselves and others. We work in partnership with families to nurture each child as they grow into responsible members of society. 



For more information and to apply online : www.teachinherts.com