Teaching Assistant's

Ashlyns School; Dacorum; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Ashlyns School in Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, is seeking a Teaching Assistant to join a fixed-term, term-time team. The role supports pupils across the school with duties typical of a Teaching Assistant, and the post benefits from a collaborative school community.

The position offers either 18 or 30 hours per week (08:30–15:30), with salary based on 30 hours per week. Start date as soon as possible; closing date 23 September 2026.

Job description

Teaching Assistant at Ashlyns School

Job Reference # EDV/2026/AS/93385

Location Chesham Road, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, HP4 3AH

Contract Type Fixed Term

Contract Term Part-Time/Full-Time

Salary £18,836.00 - £19,127.00 Annually (Actual) 30 or 18 hours available

Closing Date 8:00am, Wed 23rd Sep, 2026

Start Date To start as soon as possible

Positions Available 2

Interview Date(s) Shortly after closing date

About this Role

The role of Teaching Assistant is 18 or 30 hours per week, but there is some flexibility that can be discussed at interview. The post is term-time, plus one week. A Teaching Assistant's working hours are 08:30 to 15:30. The salary quoted is based on 30 hours per week.

About Ashlyns

A genuine sense of pride is shared by staff and students at Ashlyns, a popular and vibrant school nestled within the leafy grounds of Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire.

Ashlyns is an oversubscribed school with over 1500 students, including a successful Sixth Form that was rated \"Outstanding\" by Ofsted in October 2023. The school's ethos is underpinned by ethical leadership, with a strong sense of community, professionalism, and high expectations. The school's values of Integrity, Inclusivity, and Independence are central to everything we do.

Questions and Adjustments

If you have any questions about the application process, the role, or would like to arrange a visit to the school, please contact our HR Officer, Clare Richardson, at [email protected] or 01442 863 6045.

Ashlyns School is committed to a fully inclusive recruitment process. If you are a neurodivergent candidate or have any other disability, you are encouraged to contact the school to discuss any reasonable adjustments you may require during the application, interview, or any other stage.

Safeguarding and Checks

Ashlyns School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment to a post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, as well as other pre-appointment checks including an online check, as outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education. If you are shortlisted, your references will be taken up and an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence before the interview day. Shortlisted candidates will also be asked to complete a Criminal Records Self-Declaration Form. All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced Criminal Records Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

For more information, please refer to our Safer Recruitment Policy, Child Protection Policy and Staff Code of Conduct.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. For further information on criminal record self-declaration for roles that are eligible for standard or enhanced DBS checks please refer to Nacro guidance and the MoJ website.