We advertise all school positions at Millfield through the Teach in Herts website, please take a look for your consideration and contact the School Office via phone or email for more information.

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Current Job Vacancies:

Teaching Assistant

Are you passionate about supporting young learners at the very start of their educational journey? Do you have the enthusiasm, care and adaptability to help children thrive? If so, we would love to hear from you.

Millfield First & Nursery School is a well-established First School in Buntingford, and we are seeking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our team from September 2026.

The Role

This is a term-time only position, working Monday to Friday, initially offered as a one-year fixed-term contract with the potential to become permanent.

We would consider both full and part time options:

• Part-time: 8:30am – 1:00pm
• Full-time: 8:30am – 3:30pm

The role is likely to be based within our Reception cohort, although we are keen to recruit a candidate who is adaptable and willing to work across a range of year groups when required.

We are seeking someone who is (essential):

• Friendly, approachable and efficient
• A strong communicator who enjoys working as part of a team
• Flexible and adaptable in a dynamic school environment
• Patient, nurturing and committed to supporting all children
• Able to demonstrate a positive work ethic
• Reliable and has a proactive attitude towards their own professional development and learning

Desirable (but not essential):

• Experience working in an educational setting
• Level 3 qualification for Early Years Teaching Assistants, or equivalent
• Experience supporting children with SEND
• Understanding of therapeutic approaches to behaviour management

Why Join Millfield?

At Millfield, we are proud of our welcoming and supportive school community. We offer:

• A creative and forward-thinking school ethos
• Friendly, happy children who love learning
• A supportive Senior Leadership Team
• A dedicated and collaborative staff team
• Access to high-quality CPD opportunities
• A warm, purposeful working environment
• A committed and supportive Governing Body
• Care and affection from our school therapy dogs (if desired!)

Safeguarding

Millfield First & Nursery School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Apply Now

If you are ready to make a meaningful difference to children’s learning and development, we would love to hear from you.

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 1^st July 2026 at 9:00am

Interviews: Tuesday 7^th July 2026

Salary Scale:  H3.1 (approx £13.26 gross per hour)

Start Date: Thursday 3^rd September 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.  Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Further details and an application form can be found at www.teachinherts.com

📎 To find out more about our school, please visit our website.

Join us at Millfield and help shape bright futures every day. ✨

admin@millfield.herts.sch.uk

01763 271717

School Governor

Join Us as a School Governor
We are looking for enthusiastic and committed volunteers to join our Governing Body and help support the strategic direction of our school. Governors play a vital role in ensuring the best possible education for all children by contributing to decision‑making, supporting school leaders, and bringing a range of skills and experiences to the team.

Who can apply?
We welcome applications from parents, carers and members of the local community. You don’t need to have experience in education, just a willingness to learn, ask questions and work as part of a team. A diverse range of backgrounds, skills and perspectives strengthens our governing body and helps us represent our whole community.

What does the role involve?

• Attending approximately six meetings a year
• Helping shape the school’s vision and strategic priorities
• Supporting and challenging school leaders
• Undertaking training to build your skills

Why volunteer?
Becoming a governor is a rewarding way to make a real difference in children’s education, develop your own skills and contribute to our school’s future.

Interested?
If you would like to find out more or apply, please contact the school office. We’d be delighted to hear from you.

admin@millfield.herts.sch.uk

01763 271717