Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Saffron Green Primary School, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 2PP

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  March/April 2026

• Closing date

  25 February 2026 at 10am

• Date listed

  6 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £27,254.00 Annually (Actual) H5 - pro-rata (term time only)

Higher Level Teaching Assistant job summary

Saffron Green is a vibrant and inclusive primary school, proudly rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted, at the heart of our community. We are looking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our team and make a real difference to the lives of our children.

About the Role

As a HLTA, you will:

• Support and inspire pupils’ learning across the primary age range.
• Lead whole-class learning during teacher absence and provide targeted group and 1:1 support.
• Work collaboratively with teachers to plan, deliver and evaluate engaging lessons.
• Assist in monitoring progress and supporting the social, emotional and academic development of pupils.
• Play an active role in the wider life of the school.

About You

We are seeking someone who:

• Holds HLTA status.
• Has strong classroom management skills and the ability to inspire and motivate young learners.
• Brings energy, creativity and a positive, nurturing approach.
• Works well as part of a team and shows initiative and flexibility.
• Is passionate about helping every child reach their potential.

We Can Offer You

• A supportive and welcoming school community.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Enthusiastic children who love learning.
• A chance to make a real impact in a rewarding role.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will meet the requirements of the person specification and will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance and references.

We welcome visits from interested candidates. For more information about the role or to arrange a visit, please email Bhavini Patel - sbm@saffrongreen.herts.sch.uk.

We are determined to make a successful appointment for this post. As such, the SLT and the Governors reserve the right to conduct interviews before the closing date -therefore apply early to avoid disappointment.

Apply now to join our passionate team and help us shape bright futures at Saffron Green!

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 Saffron Green Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 192 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Saffron Green Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/saffron-green-primary-school

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