The Highfield School
Hertfordshire
Salary:
Grade H4: £18,000 (actual salary)
Job type:
Part Time, Permanent
Start date:
03 November 2025
Apply by:
19 September 2025
Job overview
Up to 30 hours per week, term time only + 5 inset days
Monday to Friday, 8.25am - 3.25pm
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.
Closing date: 9.00am on 19th September 2025
Interviews: TBC
We reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.
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.
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 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.
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About The Highfield School
The Highfield School
Highfield, Letchworth Garden City
Hertfordshire
SG6 3QA
United Kingdom
We are proud of our record in developing the best talents of all our students and in preparing them to take their place in our community as life long learners and good citizens.
A positive atmosphere prevails at The Highfield School. Students and staff enjoy working and learning together within the school and are happy to be here.
We are also proud of the excellent relationship between staff and students that help to provide a secure learning environment. These relationships are based upon courtesy, consideration and respect. Staff have a real interest in caring for and challenging students, monitoring their progress and helping them to take responsibility for their own learning and personal goals. We have an excellent team who are totally committed to creating a first class opportunity for young people in our community.
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