Teaching Assistant

About the role

Our friendly Inclusion Team is looking for a Teaching Assistant to support students in the classroom, during break times and at the end of the school day.  The role will include supporting students with physical disabilities, including personal care.

The right candidate will support individual students on a one-to-one basis as well as leading small group work and being part of the Team around the Child.  Opportunities exist to support children with autism and communication difficulties.

The role is 18 or 30 hours per week but there may be some flexibility that can be discussed at interview.  The post is term time only (plus one week). A Teaching Assistant's working day is from 08:30 to 15:30.

Please see the candidate information booklet attached and visit our website for further information about working at Ashlyns School,

To apply:  Please use the 'apply for this job' button and apply online.

Prospective candidates are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible as the school reserves the right to close the advert early should we feel able to appoint an appropriate candidate.

Candidates should be aware that there are 2 components to the application:

1. Online application form, including personal statement (CVs should not be submitted)
2. Covering Letter: this should be attached separately and not exceed the equivalent of 2 sides of A4 (font size no smaller than point 10). It should be clearly distinct from the personal statement within the application form.

We would be delighted to show you around our school or to have an informal conversation about the post. Please contact Clare Richardson, HR Officer, to arrange an appointment or if you have any queries about the role or application process:  hr@ashlyns.herts.sch.uk / 01442 863 605.

Ashlyns School is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

For candidates who are short-listed for an interview, an online search will be carried out to identify any safeguarding or suitability issues. Please see here for more information.

All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced Criminal Records Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service, along with other relevant employment checks, including overseas criminal background checks, where applicable.

All new employees and volunteers will be required to undertake safeguarding training on induction which will be updated regularly in line with statutory guidance.  Please view our Child Protection Policy, Safer Recruitment  Policy, and Staff Code of Conduct.

As an equal opportunities employer, Ashlyns School is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination based on age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join Ashlyns School. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process.