• Salary: £24,796 - £25,185 pro rata
• Hours: 28 hours Mon–Fri (starting at 8.30 every morning) – term time only
• Contract: Fixed term 
• Closing date: 17th June 2026
• Interviews: week beginning 22nd June 2026

Handford Hall Leadership Team is looking to recruit a motivated and enthusiastic teaching assistant with the ability to support pupils across the curriculum. You should enjoy the challenges and rewards of working with teaching staff to support pupils, individually or in small groups. The role is an exciting chance to play a pivotal role in a supportive and friendly team.

Our school mission statement can be summed up very neatly in three words: ‘Achieve, Believe and Celebrate’ and these simple, but powerful words lie at the heart of all we do as a school community. The school environment, curriculum and extracurricular activities support, foster and inspire pupils to make every effort to achieve success at the highest level and provides opportunities for them to make a valuable contribution to the local, national and global community.

We are looking for candidates who:

- Possess energy and enthusiasm

- Are innovative and flexible

- Are committed to making a difference to children's lives

- Are keen and effective learners, willing to learn new skills and undertake professional development opportunities

- Have the confidence to lead groups of pupils in different interventions

- Work well in a team and use their own initiative.

In return, we can offer:

· Strong, supportive leadership and a caring and enthusiastic staff team

· A strong emphasis on teamwork

· A commitment to you and high-quality professional development including research projects

· A school that is used as a model of outstanding practice that is shared with other schools.

We are also looking to recruit a motivated and enthusiastic 1:1 teaching assistant with the ability to support pupils across the curriculum.

You should enjoy the challenges and rewards of working with teaching staff to support pupils, individually or in small groups. The role is an exciting chance to play a pivotal role in a supportive and friendly team. Our school mission statement can be summed up very neatly in three words: ‘Achieve, Believe and Celebrate’ and these simple, but powerful words lie at the heart of all we do as a school community.

The school environment, curriculum and extracurricular activities support, foster and inspire pupils to make every effort to achieve success at the highest level and provides opportunities for them to make a valuable contribution to the local, national and global community.

We are looking for candidates who:

- Possess energy and enthusiasm

- Are innovative and flexible

- Are committed to making a difference to children's lives

- Are keen and effective learners, willing to learn new skills and undertake professional development opportunities

- Have the confidence to lead groups of pupils in different interventions

- Work well in a team and use their own initiative.

In return, we can offer:

· Strong, supportive leadership and a caring and enthusiastic staff team

· A strong emphasis on teamwork

· A commitment to you and high-quality professional development including research projects

· A school that is used as a model of outstanding practice that is shared with other schools.

Safeguarding Statement

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to satisfactory completion of safeguarding checks.

Diversity Statement

Our school is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership.

Please note:

We may interview as applications are received and may appoint before the closing date. In line with Safer Recruitment, we cannot accept CVs. Incomplete application forms may result in candidates not being shortlisted.

How to Apply

Application form to be emailed to r.buckle@handfordhall.omat.org.uk

Visits to school are most welcomed and encouraged – please call 01473 251 603 to arrange them.