Teaching Assistant

About the role

Are you looking for a new career in schools, want a role that is different, fulfilling and values your thoughts and ideas?

Greenside is a special school in Stevenage for pupils aged 2 to 19 years who have severe or profound learning difficulties (please contact us and visit if you want to learn more). 

We value our staff and support them in achieving their full potential. We have a strong track record of supporting TAs to train as teachers or to gain further qualifications and skills. Maybe you want to develop an expertise in signing or Autism, we can help!

We are seeking a creative and caring individual to support students across the school. You could work with any of the age ranges at school. We offer a strong induction process and opportunities for specialist training, and we even offer advice to support you in your next step in your career.

Don't limit yourself to being an agency cover, join us directly..... You could be the next teacher/leader in the school!

We are also looking for staff to support reducing behaviour across the school actively. They will support classes and de-escalate situations. These roles would start on H4 and offer bespoke training on supporting risk and behaviour. If this interests you, please do reference this in your application 

Please apply online, or if this doesn't work (we know what the internet is like) - contact us directly at admin@greenside.herts.sch.uk for a paper application form or word doc

Closing date Monday 7th July 2025

Hours 

Our school hours are 9:00-15:25 on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, and 9:00-16:30 on Wednesday (to allow access for training and support). The role is term-time only. 

A little about the Teaching Assistant role

Teaching Assistants make up most of the staff employed at Greenside School and play a crucial role in all aspects of our specialist provision.

There is a significant range of duties and responsibilities that Teaching Assistants undertake at Greenside, from the intimate care of the learners, or supporting their emotional needs, to planning and leading lessons.

Each Teaching Assistant must be willing and able to meet the learning, sensory, physical and emotional needs of each young person at Greenside. 

Enabling our young people to communicate is a fundamental aspect of our work.

To interact with others, express needs, desires and emotions, reduces anxiety, empowers and enables learning. All members of our class teams are expected to focus on developing communication for all learners, throughout the day, in the classroom, on the playground, and when in the community. Everyone should sign, use symbols, core boards, and appropriate communication technologies. 

The development of independence is closely linked to communication – ensuring that each learner is as independent as possible is essential to achieving our school's goals. Enabling independence and developing communication skills occur throughout the school day, from the moment each young person is welcomed from their transport to when they are getting ready to go home.

A little about Greenside

Want to be part of a SEND school on a mission? We specialise in educating a marginalised sector of education. We are evolving to become a beacon school in the region, working closely with research and developing strategies and approaches that are built on 'knowing'.

Join us on our journey.... find out more at www.greenside.herts.sch.uk 

Greenside School is committed to upholding the highest possible safeguarding standards and follows safe recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults. Greenside will perform online checks for all applicants. The Successful candidate will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service. Online checks may be carried out for successful applicants.

We reserve the right to employ applicants before the closing date for the right person.

Greenside reserve the right to employ before the closing date for the right applicant