Advert Description for TIH88840AP Applecroft Road Welwyn Garden City Herts. AL8 6JZ 01707 323 758 www.applecroft.herts.sch.uk Teaching Assistant / Learning Support Assistant Salary range: between £21,346 and £22,004 Pay details: H2 Start date: As soon as possible Do you want to make a difference to the lives of children? Do you want to work with staff who are dedicated, caring and supportive? We are looking to appoint somebody who is proactive, positive and flexible to support our pupils pastorally and educationally. Previous experience of working in an Early Years setting is desirable but not essential. What is essential is a good work ethic and the desire to make a difference to the pupils in our care. The post is for 37 hours per week, term time only. The school is committed to safer recruitment and safeguarding children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. As part of our recruitment process we may undertake online searches regarding applicants. This is intended to identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which we might want to explore with an applicant at interview. We reserve the right to interview candidates before the closing date. Closing date: Thursday 27th November 2025 at 5pm Interview date: Tuesday 2nd December 2025. Applecroft School is a vibrant, happy and successful stand-alone academy school situated in the Westside area of Welwyn Garden City with excellent links to the A1 and London. We enjoy a large site with extensive grounds, first class facilities and a supportive governing board and PTA. We focus on nurturing the ‘whole child’, recognising that if a child feels safe, secure and happy they will be able to fulfil their potential and will relish any challenge that comes their way. Our mission statement: 'Nurturing Potential, Inspiring Minds, Changing Lives' underpins all we do. We are an inclusive school; we value everyone’s individuality and recognise the collective strength this provides our community. We are proud of our 'Applecroft Family' and have high expectations of each other. If you are passionate about teaching, see each child as an individual and share our school’s inclusive ethos and values then we invite you to become the newest member of our family. In return we can offer you: Friendly, supportive and welcoming colleagues A modern and aesthetically pleasing environment Access to free parking on site An annual 'Duvet Day' that can be taken on the day of your choice Buddy system for all new staff Free 24/7 access to our Employee Wellbeing Programme Access to our in-house Mental Health First Aider support Free continual CPD opportunities. As part of our school’s strong safeguarding culture, we will undertake online checks for all shortlisted candidates and any offer of employment for successful applicants will be dependent on receipt of satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check. All recruitment will follow our school's Safeguarding, Child Protection and Equality and Diversity policies and procedures. 'Nurturing Potential, Inspiring Minds, Changing Lives'. For more information and to apply online: www.teachinherts.com