{"id":63721,"date":"2026-09-13T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-12T23:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.desiblitz.com\/jobs\/job\/teaching-assistant-10\/"},"modified":"2026-09-13T04:27:16","modified_gmt":"2026-09-13T03:27:16","slug":"teaching-assistant-10","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/www.desiblitz.com\/jobs\/job\/teaching-assistant-10\/","title":{"rendered":"Teaching Assistant"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Teaching Assistant &#8211; Hatfield &#8211; Teaching Assistant &#8211; Hatfield<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Are you a compassionate and patient Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding role in Hatfield?<\/p>\n<p>We are currently recruiting for a Teaching Assistant to join a specialist educational setting supporting children with autism and complex additional needs.<\/p>\n<p>This role would suit someone who is passionate about working with autistic children and enjoys creating a calm, structured and supportive environment. 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