Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Buntingford First School, Buntingford, SG9 9HZ

10 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st September 2026

• Closing date

  11 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  1 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £19,765.00 Annually (Actual) H4 + fringe

Higher Level Teaching Assistant job summary

Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Buntingford First School

Actual salary: H4 + fringe (£19765)

Hours: 8.30-3.30pm daily

Start Date: 1st September 2026

Buntingford First School, is a net carbon zero, first school located in East Hertfordshire. We are seeking an enthusiastic and inspirational higher level teaching assistant who has the experience and knowledge to support children across our school. We have a fantastic team who are passionate about making sure every child is valued and can succeed.

The successful candidate will need to be enthusiastic, energetic and dedicated to making a difference to children's learning. You will need to enjoy working with children and be passionate and committed to helping children develop as independent and confident individuals. This role will help support pupils to access all aspects of learning and self-help skills. As this role is a higher level position, it will include some regular whole class teaching and ad-hoc cover across classes. You will work closely with the class teacher and SLT.

The school is part of Scholars’ Education Trust (SET), an established, cross phase, multi-academy trust formed in 2012. This is a great time to join SET. We are a growing trust with a proven record of school improvement and a strong moral purpose.

If you would like more information or to visit us to find out more, then please don’t hesitate to contact us.

For further information on the role please contact hr@scholarseducationtrust.co.uk

Application closing date: 11th May 2026

Interview date: w/c 18th May

We reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged. Scholars’ Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer. The school 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 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 2020). 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 up to 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.

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.

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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 Buntingford First School

• School type: Free School, ages 2 to 9
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 123 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 9
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Buntingford First School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/buntingford-first-school

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