Higher Learning Teaching Assistant

Ashlyns School, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, HP4 3AH

15 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  December 2025

• Closing date

  9 November 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  24 October 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £18,532.00 - £19,410.00 Annually (Actual) Includes Flex Allowance. Term time plus one week

Higher Learning Teaching Assistant job summary

A genuine sense of pride is shared by staff and students at Ashlyns, a popular and vibrant school nestled within the leafy grounds of Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire.

Ashlyns is an oversubscribed school with over 1500 students, including a successful Sixth Form that was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted in October 2023. The school's ethos is underpinned by ethical leadership, with a strong sense of community, professionalism, and high expectations. The school's values of Integrity, Inclusivity, and Independence are central to everything we do.

Application process

Please be aware that the school does not accept CVs. We use an anonymised shortlisting system to ensure a fair and unbiased process. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible, as the school reserves the right to make an appointment before the closing date.

Questions and Adjustments

If you have any questions about the application process, the role, or would like to arrange a visit to the school, please contact our HR Officer, Clare Richardson, at hr@ashlyns.herts.sch.uk or 01442 863 6045.

Ashlyns School is committed to a fully inclusive recruitment process. If you are a neurodivergent candidate or have any other disability, you are encouraged to contact the school to discuss any reasonable adjustments you may require during the application, interview, or any other stage.

Safeguarding and Checks

If you are shortlisted, your references will be taken up and an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence before the interview day. Shortlisted candidates will also be asked to complete a Criminal Records Self-Declaration Form. All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced Criminal Records Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

For more information, please refer to our Safer Recruitment Policy, Child Protection Policy and Staff Code of Conduct which can be found on our school website.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Ashlyns School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1535 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Ashlyns School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ashlyns-school

Ashlyns is an over-subscribed school which achieves excellent results at KS4 and KS5. We have fantastic facilities and a rich history and ethos - students and staff are incredibly proud of their school.

The successful candidate will be committed to raising achievement and delivering excellent teaching and learning. With great career opportunities and a dynamic environment for learning, we invite applications from NQTs as well as more experienced colleagues.

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