Teaching Assistant

Role: Teaching Assistant (Level 3)-

Location:-Hitchin
Contract:-Full Time - Temp to Perm-
Salary:--24,796 - -27,254 H2 to H4 depending on experience and qualification

Day Rate -99 - -110 per day-
Start Date:-ASAP-or September 2026

About the School

This Infant School is situated in Hitchin, an historic market town with good facilities and good road and rail links. They currently have 220 children on roll in 6 classes and a Nursery. The school is well maintained and well resourced, with supportive parents and Governors. They have a close link with the neighbouring junior school. Their most recent Ofsted judged the school as a good school with some outstanding features.

About the role

Class Education are looking to appoint an exemplary, Level 3 qualified (or in the process of qualifying) Teaching Assistant, who will ideally have-experience of working within an Infant school setting. This is for a September 2026 start or sooner.

The successful candidate will join a friendly and enthusiastic team, working alongside the class teacher. Candidates-should have a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage-and Key stage 1 curriculum. The position will be working within the Early Years team, but all TA''s work flexibly and can be moved to different year groups as required.

The post consists of working alongside the class teacher, for 32.5-hours per week, split equally over 5 school days,-term-time only. The salary is pro-rata and includes working inset days. Pay grade is dependent on qualifications and experience.

Applicants should:

• have high expectations
• be a team player with good communication skills
• value children and take pride in their achievements
• be a person of integrity and warmth
• enjoy positive relationships with colleagues, pupils and parents
• be well organised
• recognise the importance of well being
• be committed to helping to meet the needs of all children