Teaching Assistant

ASCAT; Hemel Hempstead; Hybrid; GBP 16,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

St Cuthbert Mayne Catholic Junior School in Hemel Hempstead is recruiting a Teaching Assistant on a fixed-term basis until July 2027. The role is 27.5 hours per week, 9:00am–3:00pm, Monday to Friday, term time only, with a 30-minute lunch duty.

We welcome applicants who can work with pupils with complex needs, show resilience and a commitment to professional growth. The successful candidate should bring warmth, high expectations, and a collaborative approach to the school’s caring team.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children
• A positive mindset and ability to find solutions in collaboration with others
• Ability to communicate clearly, positively and with compassion

Job description

# Teaching AssistantEmployer: St Cuthbert Mayne Catholic Junior SchoolLocation: Hemel Hempstead, HertfordshireContract Type: Fixed term contractHours: Part TimeContract Length: Fixed term until July 2027Salary: £16,353 -£18,812 (per annum)Posted: 14th September 2026Expires: 25th September 2026 09:00 AMStart Date: 1st October 2026Job ID: 1573794* Share :* PrintSt Cuthbert Mayne Catholic Junior School are recruiting for a Teaching Assistant to join our caring and committed team, on a fixed term basis until July 2027. The position is for 27.5 hours per week (9:00am – 3:00pm, which includes a 30 minutes lunch duty), working Monday - Friday, term time only and offered at H3 - H5, depending on experience.Applications are welcomed from candidates with resilience, confidence working with pupils with complex needs and a desire to constantly improve. A full job description and person specification is attached with this advert.**Why St Cuthbert Mayne?** We believe that staff are our most precious resource - if we get it right with staff then the best possible outcomes for pupils will follow We are a friendly, caring team who are supportive of one another We strive to provide rigorous and on-going training to staff that is relevant to their role We are a popular, thriving school where all staff have a say in how to improve the working environment We encourage all staff to seize the frequent and systematic opportunities to develop professionally**What will the successful candidate bring to the role?** An obligation to grow and improve individually and as part of a team Care and nurture along with high expectations for the children they work with Excitement, enthusiasm and energy**What experience and skills will the successful candidate have?** Experience of working with children A positive mindset and ability to find solutions in collaboration with others Ability to communicate clearly, positively and with compassion**What next?** We would strongly encourage you to visit the school and speak with the headteacher if you are interested in applying or if you are curious about the role - we would love to meet you!Interviews are planned to take place on: Week commencing 28th September 2026### AttachmentsASCAT BrochureCSI Report 2021Notes to ApplicantsOfsted Report 2018Teaching Assistant - Job DescriptionTeaching Assistant - Person Specification### Safeguarding Statement:All Saints Catholic Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to understand and share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, at least two satisfactory references must be provided, and any other safeguarding checks that are required at the time of appointment will be applied to the pre-employment process. All offers of employment are conditional and subject to safeguarding checks being met successfully. The Trust reserves the right to withdraw an offer of employment should it deem pre-employment checks as unsatisfactory.Following the shortlisting stage, and prior to making a final decision, the Trust/School will collect and process information publicly available about you by conducting a brief online search using an internet search engine. We do this to ensure that the school acts in accordance with its obligations set out in the latest version of KCSiE.By signing the application form I understand that I am giving my consent for the Trust/School to carry out an online search if I am shortlisted for this post. The search would be part of the Trust/School's due diligence in line with the latest KCSIE guidance and would be limited to identifying any incidents or issues that have happened and are publicly available online. I understand that the Trust/School might want to explore any such incidents or issues with me at interview.