Learning Support Practitioner

De Havilland Primary School, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 8TQ

22 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  30 October 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  8 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £26,427.00 Annually (FTE) Actual Annual Salary - £20,735.99

Learning Support Practitioner job summary

We are looking for two talented Learning Support Practitioners to work as part of a professional team. You may be working in a whole class situation or providing learning support to pupils who need particular help to overcome a variety of barriers to learning.

Our trust comprises of seven secondary schools and six primary schools across Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire.

The closing date for applications is 9am on 30 October, however, early application is advised as we reserve the right to close the advert early should a suitable applicant be found.

Full details of this opportunity are available here.

Interview dates week commencing 2 November 2026

The Trust is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Use of artificial intelligence (AI) in employment applications at Danes Educational Trust

When you apply for a role at Danes Educational Trust, it is important to us that we hear your voice throughout your employment history and your personal statement. If you use AI tools to support your application, we won’t be able to hear your voice.

We therefore request that you do not use AI tools to write any part of your employment application.

We reserve the right to reject applications which we believe have been AI-generated either wholly or in part.

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 De Havilland Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 425 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: De Havilland Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/de-havilland-primary-school-hatfield

Thank you for your interest in De Havilland Primary School.

For information about the school, please visit: www.dehavilland.herts.sch.uk

For information about Danes Educational Trust, please visit: www.daneseducationaltrust.org.uk

Successful candidates must be able to demonstrate that they share our values, are highly motivated to work with colleagues within school to continuously develop their skills, pursue professional excellence, and are able to enable pupils to make excellent progress. If this is you then we would be delighted to receive your application.

If you would like to organise a visit to the school or if you would like to discuss any position in more detail then please contact the recruitment team at recruitment@danesedtrust.org.uk.

The Trust’s core values are:
• We value joy in working, teaching and learning together
• We encourage everyone within our Trust to feel optimistic about the future and how they can shape it
• We support all individuals in developing resilience to enable them to respond to change and grow as a result
• We value and support the wellbeing of all individuals who learn and work in our schools
• We provide equality of opportunity and experience for all
• We provide a safe and secure learning environment for all

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