25 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    31 August 2026 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    6 August 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Teaching assistant

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

Grade 5

What skills and experience we're looking for

About You:

As a Teaching Assistant at The Hart School, you will bring your passion for education and dedication to support students’ growth. Our ideal candidate would:

  • Have experience of working to support children’s learning.
  • Have an understanding of the principles of child development and earning processes.
  • Be hardworking with a proactive and positive attitude.
  • Have strong organisational, communication, administrative and interpersonal abilities.

What the school offers its staff

About the SEND Team:

Our SEND Team offer support to students across all subjects, from ages 11 to 18. The team is managed by our SENDCo and Assistant SENDCo, who offer years of experience in schools and SEND provision. They are supported by two Senior Key Workers and a team of 11 Teaching Assistants. Each TA has a different skill set, which complements the individual requirements of our students meaning that we are able to provide a number of approaches including ELSA support and access to our sensory room.

About The Hart School:

At The Hart School, our guiding belief is simple yet powerful: “We Can, We Will, We Do.” This vision is brought to life through our core values - happiness, ambition, resilience, and tolerance - which shape every aspect of school life. We are proud to nurture confident, well-rounded individuals who are not only academically successful but also ready to make a positive impact in the wider world.

We are passionate about delivering an inclusive and high-quality education for every student, regardless of background or ability. Our broad and balanced curriculum - both academic and enrichment-based - is designed to unlock potential, inspire curiosity, and prepare students for their next steps in life as capable, valued members of society.

Beyond the classroom, we offer a vibrant programme of extracurricular activities that enrich student life and support personal development. From sports teams and performing arts to STEM clubs, leadership opportunities, and community projects, students are encouraged to explore their interests, build new skills, and form lasting friendships. These experiences play a vital role in helping our young people grow into confident, capable individuals. To find out more please visit our website.

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.

About Creative Education Trust:

Creative Education Trust is a growing network of 17 schools, educating over 13,500 children and young people across England. Since 2010, we’ve worked in partnership with communities to deliver an education that inspires ambition, promotes equity, and unlocks opportunity for every learner.

We believe every child has talent, every community has strength, and every school can be a place where excellence thrives. Our curriculum is rich, broad, and inclusive - designed to build knowledge, nurture creativity, and prepare students for the future.

We are united by a shared purpose: to transform lives through education. Our schools are places where students feel safe, supported, and empowered to lead their own lives with confidence. Through collaboration, high expectations, and purposeful leadership, we ensure that success is both expected and achieved - together.

Visit our Trust website to explore how we support our staff and discover more about our mission, values, and opportunities.

Ready to Join Us?

Submit your application directly through our website. We warmly welcome visits to our school, and if you'd like to arrange a visit or confidential conversation with the Line Manager, our friendly HR/Recruitment team is here to help. Reach out to us at recruitment@creativeeducationtrust.org.uk, and we'll be delighted to assist you. Want to stay connected? Join our Talent Pool here and be the first to hear about future opportunities.

Essential Information:

Creative Education Trust (CET) is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people by keeping them safe, we expect all our colleagues to share in this responsibility.

All shortlisted candidates are subject to online checks prior to interview.

The CET Recruitment Policy follows the guidance set out by Keeping Children Safe in Education, where all offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, separate Barred List Check, References and where appropriate a Prohibition from teaching search.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

CET is committed to developing, maintaining, and supporting an inclusive culture and environment for the benefit of its employees and the communities it serves.

* Closing date for applications: We will interview candidates as and when applications are received and reserve the right to close this job advert early if we adequately fill the position. It is advised that you submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Hart School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will have to undertake relevant safeguarding checks.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

About The Hart School

Organisation type
Academy, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
Secondary school
Size
1157 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report

The Hart School an oversubscribed school that is situated in a pleasant residential area on the edge of Cannock Chase. We offer a stimulating environment that enables every learner to progress and flourish.

Our aims are clear: we want to enable every student ‘to be the best that they can be’, to thrive and meet or exceed their potential and to develop an enjoyment and passion for learning. We are a community school and proud of our Ofsted Good status.

School location

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