Teaching Assistant

Southfield School, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 8NN

10 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  22 June 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  12 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,583.00 Annually (FTE) 38 week per year pro rata'd 32 hours per week
• Additional allowances:

  38 week per year pro rata'd 32 hours per week

Teaching Assistant job summary

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated Teaching Assistant, preferably with SEN experience, (but not essential), who would love the opportunity to make an impact on the teaching and learning at Southfield School.

The successful candidate will work in small classes of children who are not yet working at age related expectations. All pupils have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), which often states a diagnosis of Autism and associated Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN). Children may demonstrate behaviours that challenge.

Southfield School is ambitious and committed to the professional development of all staff. There are excellent opportunities for high-quality CPD, and we are committed to supporting you throughout your career development.

In return, you will benefit from working with a dedicated team of staff focused on delivering outstanding learning. You will be actively encouraged to give your input, as we make significant improvements within the school.

Southfield not only cares about the children, but about the staff too, making it a great place to work. We have a bright and spacious comfortable break out area for our teachers and support staff, dedicated PPA room, and a fully equipped functioning kitchen.

By providing a positive work environment, it brings out the best in our teachers. We support training, career development, and your passions. Our rewards and benefits include: Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), career progression support, highly supportive team environment.

We believe that schools can and do make a difference in shaping lives, and that the most important resource in any school is its staff. At the heart of this belief is the recognition that people are the school’s greatest asset. The success of Southfield School is built upon the dedication, commitment, expertise, and enthusiasm of our highly skilled team. Their passion and professionalism create a supportive and inspiring environment in which our children can thrive and achieve their full potential.

Southfield School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to demonstrate that they meet the criteria outlined in the person specification in order to be offered the post and will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

We welcome applications from all members of the community.

We warmly welcome the opportunity for prospective applicants to visit our school, meet our dedicated staff, and experience our vibrant community of pupils. To arrange a visit, please contact the school office on 01707 276 504 to schedule an appointment with the Headteacher.

Applications are invited via the MyNewTerm portal: https://mynewterm.com/school/Southfield-School/130362

Prospective candidates are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible, as we reserve the right to shortlist, interview, and appoint prior to the advertised closing date.

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 Southfield School

• School type: Special school, ages 4 to 11
• School size: 109 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Southfield School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/southfield-school-hatfield

Dear Applicant,
Looking for a challenge? Have a desire to work in an environment where you can make a ‘real’ difference to the lives of young
people? If so, Southfield School could be the place for you.
We are a family where no two pupils are alike, and no two members of staff are alike. Our pupils all have challenging
communication difficulties/ASD and associated conditions.
Our school vision is to support all children, so they thrive during their time at Southfield School and are prepared socially,
emotionally, and academically for their next steps in education. Collaboration with parents and carers and the entire multidisciplinary
team who support our pupils is vital and key to our success.
Everyone plays a part in the future of our pupils with staff skills being utilised in order that we have a huge range of expertise, to
support our pupils and families.
We are looking for like-minded, resilient staff who are passionate and who can work in a team. See more about Southfield in
our School Video here: https://southfield-school.secure-primarysite.net/our-school/
Come and join us and make a difference to the lives of children every day.

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