Teaching Assistant

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

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  20 November 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  9 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £26,016.00 Annually (FTE)

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 recruit a passionate and flexible class support with a focus on nurture and inclusion.

This role will be based across Key Stages 1 and 2 (Years 1-6), supporting pupils and class teachers. The successful applicant will be flexible in their approach and have excellent communication skills and strong behaviour management skills.

The role involves working with small groups directly and support the class teacher with any classroom duties that may be required. We are looking for someone who shows patience and understands the needs of our vulnerable children, adopting a caring and therapeutic approach.

In return we can offer opportunities for professional development and a supportive and friendly working environment.

The working pattern for this role will be 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday 08:45 to 15:15, term-time only.

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

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

Prospective candidates are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible as the school reserves the right to close the advert should we feel able to appoint an appropriate candidate.

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

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 177 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Saffron Green Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/saffron-green-primary-school

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