Teaching Assistant

Lordship Farm Primary School, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, SG6 3UF

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  5 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  23 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £25,614.00 - £26,427.00 Annually (FTE) FTE to be Pro-Rata for term time only giving an overall annual salary of between £18396-£18980

Teaching Assistant job summary

Lordship Farm is a popular and over-subscribed two-form entry school, with a nursery and a school dog, situated on the south eastern edge of Letchworth. We have an established staff team, strong governance and a fantastic community of parent and pupils. Our most recent OFSTED noted 'Pupils experience school as a calm, welcoming and safe place where they are encouraged to be themselves. They understand and live the school's motto, 'Be courageous, be curious, be you'. This also represents what we want for our staff and our caring and supportive ethos is felt in equal measure by staff and pupils alike.

Experienced applicants can be assured of professional development opportunities and support in developing their careers. We fully support applicants wishing to undertake a National Vocational or Professional Qualification and can offer supportive and experienced mentors.

We are a warm, inclusive and ambitious school where relationships come first and we recognise that every child is unique. We are looking for someone who shares our belief that connection comes before correction, understands that equity means giving children what they need to thrive, and brings patience, positivity and a sense of humour to each day.

The successful candidate will be a team player, willing to learn, adaptable and passionate about making a real difference to children's lives. Above all, we want someone who genuinely enjoys working with children. Prior experience of working with children is essential.

We hope that any candidate looking to join our positive team will take the time to come and visit us in advance of applying. Visits are warmly welcomed and can be organised via the Heads PA, Zia Hornby, zia.hornby@lordshipfarm.herts.sch.uk.

Applications are to be made in full online, giving details of curriculum strengths and areas of interest for professional development. Please direct any questions via the school office to our Headteacher, Julie Petitt.

All staff and volunteers commit to the safety and welfare of our pupils. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and the school will conduct social media checks as part of the application process.

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 Lordship Farm Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 447 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Lordship Farm Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/lordship-farm-primary-school

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