Pastoral Teaching Assistant

Buntingford First School

Actual salary: H3 + fringe pro rata - £7603

Hours:   Part time 1pm-3.30pm daily – term-time + inset

Start Date: September 2026

Buntingford First School, is a new, net carbon zero, first school located in East Hertfordshire. We are seeking an enthusiastic and inspirational teaching assistant who has the expertise, patience and knowledge to be able to support some our more vulnerable learners, particularly those with SEMH needs. This is an exciting opportunity to join the school in the third year of its journey and be a key part of shaping our inclusion support within the school. We have a fantastic team who are passionate about making sure every child is valued and can succeed.

The successful candidate will need to be kind, patient and dedicated to making a difference to children's learning.  You will need to enjoy working with children and be passionate and committed to helping children develop as independent and confident individuals.  This role will include working with children across the school with varying needs. Experience working in a primary classroom is desired.  You will work closely with the class teachers and SLT to ensure the children in our care thrive.  

We are looking for someone to:

-          Support the vision and strategic direction of the school by providing outstanding pastoral care that reduces barriers to learning.

-          Identify and support students who may require regular provision to overcome their barriers to learning.

-          Liaise regularly with the Inclusion team to plan and deliver effective targeted support to individuals and/or groups of students.

-          Provide administrative support for the Inclusion team

-          Develop self-regulation tools for some of our learners

-          Support staff in providing effective pastoral care of vulnerable students.

-          Be a point of contact and support the work of outside agencies

The school is part of Scholars’ Education Trust (SET), an established, cross phase, multi-academy trust formed in 2012. This is a great time to join SET. We are a growing trust with a proven record of school improvement and a strong moral purpose.

If you would like more information or to visit us to find out more, then please don’t hesitate to contact us. 

Please apply using the application form – CVs will not be accepted.

For further information on the role please contact hr@scholarseducationtrust.co.uk

Application closing date: 2 June 2026

Interview date: TBC

We reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.

Scholars’ Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure Barring Service

Declaration of criminal offences

The trust is required to give you the opportunity to voluntarily declare convictions, cautions, reprimands or final warnings that are not ‘protected’ as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020). You will be provided with a criminal self-declaration form by the school if you are shortlisted for the post. All posts in schools are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. If you are appointed you will be required to have an up to date Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Certificate. The existence of a criminal background does not automatically mean that you cannot be appointed but it may do so.