Teaching Assistant (full and part time)

Recruitment Information

Date Posted15 March 2024
SalaryH3 plus fringe allowance
Type of post30 hours / 18 hours per week (term time plus one week)
Closing date for applications15 April 2024, noon
Interview dateShortly after the closing date

Our friendly Inclusion Team is looking for a Teaching Assistant to support students in the classroom, during break times, and at the end of the school day. The right candidate will enjoy supporting individual students on a one-to-one basis as well as leading small group work and being part of the Team around the Child.  Opportunities exist to support children with autism and communication difficulties.


The information linked to our recruitment page below will give you an insight into our school, the high aspirations we have for our students, and the excellent support and opportunities given to staff.  

Ashlyns is a popular and oversubscribed school.  We became a full secondary school in September 2013 following the re-organisation of the education provision in Berkhamsted and now have over 1,400 students. The school has undergone significant refurbishment with continuing improvements in progress following the school’s expansion to eight forms of entry.  This is an exciting time to join our school and make your impression as we continue to grow and build on our success.

The school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted in May 2018 and is focused on continuous improvement with the aspiration to be rated ‘Outstanding’ at our next inspection.  View our Ofsted report here.

Ashlyns is a thriving school with a rich heritage. Originally established for the most vulnerable in society, the school continues to emphasise the traditional values of respect, honesty, and hard work. These values, combined with high expectations, innovation, and creativity, mean that Ashlyns is a school that encourages and helps students to develop and make the most of their abilities and interests.

If you want to provide outstanding learning opportunities for students within a forward-thinking, hard-working school community, we would like to hear from you. We welcome visits from prospective candidates prior to application; please contact our HR Officer, Clare Richardson, on 01442 863 605 to arrange a tour.

James Shapland
Headteacher