Teaching Assistant / Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant/Higher Level Teaching Assistant at Stanborough School

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• Job Reference #: EDV/2026/SS/57362
• Location: Lemsford Lane, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL8 6YR
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Contract Term: Part-Time/Full-Time
• Salary: £25,525.00 - £30,269.00 Annually (FTE)
• H2 to H5 depending on qualifications/skills/experience plus fringe
• Hours Per Week: 30
• Closing Date: 9:00am, Mon 8th Jun, 2026
• Start Date: September 2026
• Positions Available: 4
• Interview Date(s): To be confirmed

About this Role

We are expanding our team and looking to appoint multiple permanent Teaching Assistants and Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTAs). In these roles, you will support students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) to help them achieve their full potential.

The Roles Available:

• General Classroom Support: Working in class with small groups and one-to-one across a range of subjects and age groups.
• ADT Support: 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.
• HLTA Opportunities: Candidates undertaking the HLTA role will take on additional responsibilities commensurate with their qualifications, skills, and experience.

Applicants need to be cheerful, adaptable, patient and ready to support students with a range of needs. Previous experience of working with young people is preferable but not essential as induction, training and support will be provided. 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 the following text (note: links are not included): Stanborough School Ofsted Report.

Further information is also available on our website: Stanborough School Vacancies and Staff Vacancies page (note: links are not included).

Closing date: 9am, Monday 8th June 2026

Prospective candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as we reserve the right to call candidates for interview and appoint before the closing date.

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.

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Related Documents

• Advert TA-HLTA May 2026.pdf
• Candidate Pack Teaching Assist...pdf
• Safeguarding And Child Protect...pdf
• Safer Recruitment Policy 2026.pdf

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Contact Details

K Ward

kward@stanborough.herts.sch.uk

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Stanborough School

Open Data obtained from: Department for Education

Lemsford Lane, Welwyn Garden City

Hertfordshire

AL8 6YR

recruitment@stanborough.herts.sch.uk

Stanborough School Website: Stanborough

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Applicants need to be cheerful, adaptable, patient and ready to support students with a range of needs. Previous experience of working with young people is preferable but not essential as induction, training and support will be provided. 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.

• General Classroom Support: Working in class with small groups and one-to-one across a range of subjects and age groups.
• ADT Support: 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.
• HLTA Opportunities: Candidates undertaking the HLTA role will take on additional responsibilities commensurate with their qualifications, skills, and experience.