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Teaching Assistant

Direct from school

Recruiting organisation: Woolgrove School, Special Needs Academy

East of England

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Job details

Salary
£25,989.00 - £25,583.00 Annually (FTE)
Location
East of England
Employer type
Direct from school
Posted by the original source
28 July 2026
Last checked by SchoolJobs.uk
12 August 2026
Applications close
18 September 2026

Job description

Join the Woolgrove Family - Where We Live, Laugh and Learn Together! Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children with special educational needs? Do you want to work in a joyful, nurturing environment where every day brings purpose, teamwork and genuine smiles? If so, Woolgrove School could be the perfect next step in your career. Our school is growing, and we’re excited to welcome new colleagues who share our commitment to helping every child thrive. What Others Say About Woolgrove: “Pupils, parents and staff all agree that Woolgrove is a school where everyone ‘lives, laughs and learns’ together. Pupils thrive in this school. They are extremely happy, feel safe and thoroughly enjoy their learning.” - OFSTED, November 2022“ There is a remarkable sense of teamwork among staff, in a supportive atmosphere.” - OFSTED, November 2022“ A special school for special children, where everyone is nice, we have lots of friends and we have fun.” - Pupil voice Why Woolgrove? We are a warm, friendly primary special school for children with learning needs, autism and a range of syndromes. We’re proud of our inclusive ethos, our strong community spirit and our unwavering belief that every child deserves to shine. We’re looking for caring, enthusiastic, flexible and hardworking individuals who want to develop their skills in SEND within a supportive, nurturing environment. In return, we offer: Wonderful pupils who work hard, behave well and care for one another A kind, creative and dedicated staff team A high-quality induction and ongoing training programme A strong focus on staff wellbeing Supportive and approachable senior leadership Weekly protected CPD time - pupils finish at 2pm on Fridays to allow for whole-school training A genuine commitment to your professional growth Working hours 08:50am - 3:30pm Monday to Friday plus half an hour on one day for a team meeting. Visits: Strongly encouraged — come and feel the Woolgrove magic for yourself! Headteacher Lisa Hall would be delighted to show you around and discuss the role. 01462 622422 admin@woolgrove.herts.sch.uk Virtual tour available on our website. Ready to Start Something New? If you’re excited by the idea of joining a school where you’ll be valued, supported and inspired every day, we’d love to hear from you. Apply online at www.teachinherts.com (Please note: we cannot accept CVs.)

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