Teaching Assistant

Roman Way Academy, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 5EQ

29 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  12 June 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  10 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time, full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £24,413.00 - £26,403.00 Annually (FTE) Salary dependent upon experience and qualifications. Fixed-term to 31st August 2027

Teaching Assistant job summary

We are seeking to appoint an inspirational, adaptable and caring teaching assistant to join our supportive and friendly team. You will put the children’s learning and wellbeing at the heart of your practice. We are looking for someone who is dynamic, hardworking and has a passion for working with children on a fixed-term for one year until 31st August 2027, with a high chance of extending the contract. 30.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8:45 a.m. to 3:20 p.m. with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break, 39 working weeks per year, term-time only.

We are looking for someone with relevant experience who will bring enthusiasm and a commitment to teamwork in our happy and friendly school.

The candidate must demonstrate full commitment to the academy and its aim to raise standards.

Roman Way Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children expecting all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.

The ideal candidate will have:

have the ability to build good relationships with children, parents/carers and colleagues;

commitment to equal opportunities;

have ability to work in a team but also to use your own initiative;

organisational and time management skills;

the ability to cover and manage classes well and deal with challenging behaviour;

excellent communication skills;

excellent maths and English skills;

patience, energy and a good sense of humour;

a desire to engage in professional development opportunities

Further benefits include;

collaborative approach to working;

opportunities to train/work with other academies within the Diamond Learning partnership Trust to share best practice and resources;

a friendly and professional team;

Local Government Pension Scheme;

a caring and supportive working environment;

further opportunities for professional development

We warmly welcome you to visit the school before you apply. For information on who we are and what we do why not browse our website: https://www.romanway.herts.sch.uk/

If you would like to discuss the role or visit the Academy before applying, we would be delighted to welcome you. To make an appointment please contact the school office on 01763241535 or email: admin@romanway.herts.sch.uk

The Diamond Learning Partnership Trust is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to have two satisfactory references and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check.

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 Roman Way Academy

• School type: Academies, ages 3 to 9
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 234 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 9
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Roman Way Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/roman-way-academy

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