Teaching Assistant

About the role

Are you passionate about children thriving and getting the best start in life?

Would you like to work as part of a friendly, welcoming and supportive staff team?

If so, why not consider joining us, as we are looking for a Teaching Assistant to join our team here at Hartsbourne Primary School. The successful person will have experience of working with children in the primary setting and be passionate about providing a high level of education for children across a range of ages and abilities. The role will involve supporting children within the classroom setting but also providing academic interventions on a small-group or 1:1 basis, as well as monitoring children during break and lunchtimes. The right candidate may also have the opportunity to provide cover teaching of whole classes where required. We can offer you a friendly and supportive staff team, the promise of support should you want to progress your career and the chance to join our warm and welcoming wider community.

We are looking for a Teaching Assistant who has:

Experience of working with and educating young children

A commitment to providing academic support to children of differing ages and abilities

The ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with both children and adults

The ability to stay calm under pressure

A proactive, can-do approach to the various unique elements of primary education

Heavily subsidised childcare is offered as a package with all posts within Bushey St James Trust (BSJT) at our Little Gems Nursery (situated at Little Reddings Primary School) for 6 months to 3 years old. For more information regarding Little Gems Nursery, please contact Rachael Coombs, BSJT Business Manager, through the HR Team on 020 8955 8833. Free membership of our Trust gym is also included.

The post is for 32.5 hours per week and is term-time only. In the first instance this is a fixed term post until 31st August 2027 with the possibility of extending. The salary for this post is APT&C Point 5 plus London Fringe, paid pro-rata and based on experience. Full-time figures are £26,427pa + £1,079pa and the actual pro-rata salary is £19,410pa + £792pa total = £20,202pa. Applicants should be educated to post 16 level, have worked in education before and have a high degree of common sense. Experience of working with children and the willingness to undertake suitable training is essential.

Please do not hesitate to contact Mr Greg Harper (Head of School) should you wish to discuss the role further. Visits to the school are positively encouraged. If you are interested in applying for this Teaching Assistant position, please apply via TeachinHerts or MyNewTerm. Please note that CVs and late applications will not be accepted and you must have the right to work in the UK.

Closing Date for applications: Friday 13th November 2026

Interviews: week beginning Monday 16th November 2026

We reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date, so early applications are advised.

Bushey St James Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An offer of employment will be subject to a number of pe-employment checks including ID and Right to Work in the UK, satisfactory written references, occupational health check and a successful Enhanced DBS check.