Teaching Assistant/HLTA

Stanborough School; Stanborough; On-site; GBP 17,305 - 20,521; Full time

Job summary

Stanborough School is seeking a permanent Teaching Assistant/HLTA to support students with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities to help them reach their full potential.

You will work in class with small groups and on a one-to-one basis with students of various ages. The role focuses on supporting students within the Art, Design and Technology department, ideal for someone with a practical, creative, or hands-on background. Training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people is preferable but not essential; induction and training will be provided.
• Ideal for someone with a practical, creative, or hands-on background in Art, Design and Technology (ADT).
• This is a permanent role with responsibilities aligned to qualifications/skills and salary.

Responsibilities

• Support students with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities in-class and in small groups.
• Provide one-to-one support to students as required.
• Assist in the ADT department to help students achieve their potential.

Skills

Patience

Adaptability

In-class support

One-to-one support

Job description

We are looking to appoint a permanent Teaching Assistant/HLTA to support students with Special Educational Needs and / or Disabilities to enable them to achieve their full potential at school.

You will work in class with small groups and on a one-to-one basis with a range of students of all ages. Applicants need to be cheerful, adaptable, patient and ready to support students with a range of needs.

The successful candidate for this role will specifically focus on supporting students within our Art, Design, and Technology (ADT) department - ideal for someone with a practical, creative, or hands‑on background.

Previous experience of working with young people is preferable but not essential as induction, training and support will be provided. Those undertaking the HLTA role will have additional responsibilities commensurate with their qualifications/skills/experience and salary.

Hours are 30 per week, 8.30 a.m. to 3.00 p.m., term time only. This position is suitable for someone who is just starting out on their career in education, looking to gain experience before undertaking teacher training or maybe an experienced Teaching Assistant/HLTA looking for a new opportunity. Example actual salary for 30 hrs per week, term time only: £17,305 - £20,521 per annum, including fringe.

We were delighted to be awarded a ‘Good’ rating by Ofsted in March 2023, this recognises the hard work and progress made by all in the school. Prospective candidates are encouraged to read the full report available on our website at https://stanborough.herts.sch.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/2023-OFSTED-Report.pdf.

Further information is also available on our website: https://stanborough.herts.sch.uk/vacancies/staff-vacancies/

Closing date: 9am, 10th September 2026

Stanborough School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and references therefore applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers. Please note that this post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974