Teaching Assistant (Secondary Phase)

We are seeking enthusiastic teaching assistants to join our experienced team in our secondary phase with an English or Science specialism. You will be working closely with a variety of students in the classroom providing one-to-one, small group and whole class support. The successful applicant will be friendly and flexible with a willingness to help students reach their full potential. Full training and support will be provided. The role requires someone who has patience, energy, enthusiasm and imagination, who wants to make a positive contribution to the lives of our young people. Previous experience working within a school environment would be desirable, but not essential. The role could be full time or part time for the right candidate. The hours are 08.30 until 3.30pm with half an hour unpaid lunch. Apply now if you have what it takes to make a difference! Closing date : Tuesday 24th November 2026 however candidates are encouraged to submit their application as soon as possible as the school reserves the right to close the advert should we feel able to appoint an appropriate candidate

In return we can offer:

Health GP helpline - appointments 24 hours a day, 365 days a year

• Physiotherapy - personalised treatment plans delivered face to face or on the telephone
• SAS Gym app - access to exercise programmes
• Use of school gym facilities
• Weekly staff-run fitness classes Wellbeing

• Individual counselling and therapy sessions
• Mindfulness and stress management - virtual programmes and sessions, Feeling Good app to improve mental health and performance in work and social settings

• Wellbeing telephone support for:

• Menopause

• Bereavement
• Cancer and chronic illness
• Men's health and mental wellbeing
• Maternity support

• A dedicated staff wellbeing committee and regular staff social events

Financial

• Cycle to work scheme
• Pension scheme - all staff will automatically be enrolled in a pension scheme with either the Teachers' Pension Service or the Local Government Pension Scheme.

• Flexible working - to support our staff we offer flexible working opportunities; job share arrangements and part-time working wherever possible.

• Free car parking

• Free eye tests for display screen equipment users

Professional

• Terms and conditions - we offer terms and conditions in line with the School Teacher's Pay and Conditions Document (STPCD), the Burgundy Book (for Teachers) and Hertfordshire's Future Workforce (for Support Staff)

• A Commitment to reducing staff workload
• A comprehensive CPD programme with fantastic staff feedback

Simon Balle All-through School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants for this post must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including reference checks with previous employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. We are committed to a policy of openness and equality of opportunity in the employment of staff. We will not condone discrimination on the grounds of the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. It is our central responsibility to ensure that every individual that we come into contact with is treated with dignity and respect.