The role is 10 or 30 hours per week but there is some flkexibility that can be discussed at interview. The post is term-time,  plus one week. A Teaching Assistant's day starts at 8.30am and finishes at 15.30pm.  The salary quoted is based on 30 hours per week.

If you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Clare Richardson or if you would like to find out more about working at Ashlyns School, please click here.

The role is 10 or 30 hours per week but there is some flkexibility that can be discussed at interview.

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.

Candidates should be aware that there are 2 components to the application:

1. Online application form, including personal statement (CVs should not be submitted)
2. Covering Letter: this should be attached separately and not exceed the equivalent of 2 sides of A4 (font size no smaller than point 10). It should be clearly distinct from the personal statement within the application form.

We would be delighted to show you around our school or to have an informal conversation about the post. Please contact Clare Richardson, HR Officer, to arrange an appointment or if you have any queries about the role or application process:  hr@ashlyns.herts.sch.uk / 01442 863 605.

Ashlyns School is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

For candidates who are short-listed for an interview, an online search will be carried out to identify any safeguarding or suitability issues. Please see here for more information.

All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced Criminal Records Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service, along with other relevant employment checks, including overseas criminal background checks, where applicable.

All new employees and volunteers will be required to undertake safeguarding training on induction which will be updated regularly in line with statutory guidance.  

As an equal opportunities employer, Ashlyns School is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join Ashlyns School. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process.