Teaching Assistant

The Highfield School; Letchworth; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

The Highfield School in the United Kingdom is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant - Learning Support to join our team. You will support students across the curriculum and assist with personal care needs to help them access learning.

Term-time only role with 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 08:25–15:25, starting ASAP. The school offers a supportive environment, CPD opportunities, and a commitment to inclusive education.

Responsibilities

• Support a range of students across the curriculum.
• Carry out duties including some personal care needs to enable students with SEN to access learning.

Job description

The Highfield School

Teaching Assistant

Term Time Only + 5 Inset Days

30 Hours per week, Monday - Friday 08:25 - 15:25

Grade: H4

Actual salary for 30 hours: £18,600 per annum

Start Date: ASAP

We are seeking to appoint a dedicated, highly effective, Teaching Assistant - Learning Support to join The Highfield School.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will be required to support a range of students across the curriculum. You will also be required to carry out a range of duties (including some personal care needs) that enable students with a range of special educational needs to fully access standard and differentiated curriculum activities.

The successful candidate will benefit from

• An inclusive
• A committed and dedicated staffing team
• A well-resourced school
• A commitment to Continuing Professional Development (HLTA qualification)

Experience is desirable but is not essential as bespoke training will be provided

Diversity: Scholars' Education Trust is fully committed to the principles of equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion. We want to attract and retain the very best staff in all areas of the trust, ensuring our staff body reflects the diversity of our students and local community.

Closing date: 9.00am 16th November 2026

Interviews: TBC

Scholars' Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Declaration of criminal offences

The trust is required to give you the opportunity to voluntarily declare convictions, cautions, reprimands or final warnings that are not 'protected' as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020). You will be provided with a criminal self-declaration form by the school if you are shortlisted for the post. All posts in schools are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. If you are appointed you will be required to have an upto date Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Certificate. The existence of a criminal background does not automatically mean that you cannot be appointed but it may do so