Teaching Assistant

Sandringham Eco Group; St Albans; On-site; GBP 6,800 - 14,000; Part time

Job summary

Sandringham School in Hertfordshire is seeking an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join the Learning Support Faculty. The role supports students with special educational needs, working within a 10-strong TA team and an emphasis on 1:1 interventions and subject support.

The position is 11 to 22 hours per week across 2–4 days during term time (38 weeks), with a pro rata salary (£6,757–£13,722) and start date November 2026, fixed term until July 2027.

Qualifications

• have professional integrity
• have excellent attention to detail
• have the ability to work well within a team
• be dedicated to support the teaching and learning of students
• promote Sandringham's ethos and values

Responsibilities

• Support the teaching and learning of students with needs
• Deliver 1:1 interventions outside the classroom
• Assist in building relationships across the department
• contribute to the overall effectiveness of the Learning Support Faculty
• flexibly support across subjects as required

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Integrity

Student support

Values promotion

Job description

Sandringham School is part of the Ambition Education Trust (AET). The Ambition Education Trust (AET) consists of eleven schools in Hertfordshire; four primary, one nursery and infants', one juniors and five secondary. Our Trust launched in September 2024 following the amalgamation of two established Multi Academy Trusts (MATs), Alban Academies Trust and Atlas Multi Academy Trust. As a member of the AET, we are able to maximise opportunities for rewarding careers and opportunities for personal and professional development throughout our wider organisation. Sandringham, School also leads the Alban Teaching School Hub.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistant (TA) to join our warm and welcoming Learning Support Faculty. Every member of our department supports a diverse range of students with special educational needs, building relationships founded on mutual respect. Our large team currently consists of 10 TAs, 3 Senior TAs, a 6th form SEND lead, a Deputy SENDCo, and a SENDCo. We ensure every team member has the opportunity to play to their strengths - whether that means supporting a preferred subject, delivering 1:1 interventions outside the classroom, or applying specialist expertise within a primary area of SEND. We actively encourage our TAs to pursue training in their areas of interest, while fully supporting the long-term career aspirations of everyone in our department. The successful candidate will:

• have professional integrity
• have excellent attention to detail
• have the ability to work well within a team
• be dedicated to support the teaching and learning of students
• promote Sandringham's ethos and values
  11 to 22 hours per week, 2 to 4 days per week (8:50am - 3:05pm). Term time only (38 weeks).
• Flexibility as to days worked
• Salary: H3 pro rata, FTE annual salary £27,180 - £27,600 Actual salary: £6,757 - £13,722 Start date: November 2026, fixed term appointment until July 2027