training and education
E-learning modules
Primary Teaching Assistant
£14.24 to 15.35 per hour
Cheshunt
Are you an empathetic, proactive individual passionate about supporting children's learning and emotional development?
Can you work effectively alongside class teachers to deliver focused interventions, manage small groups, and maintain an inclusive environment?
Are you looking to secure an immediate-start, long-term teaching assistant role within a welcoming primary school?
We are seeking a Primary Teaching Assistant for an immediate-start, long-term placement at a highly regarded partner Primary School in Cheshunt. Supporting pupils across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, this vibrant school provides a nurturing setting focused on student well-being and academic attainment. We are seeking a reliable practitioner capable of guiding small-group work, providing 1:1 support for additional needs, and helping every child reach their full potential.
Your Responsibilities
- Targeted Learning Support: Assist the class teacher by leading small-group interventions in literacy, phonics, and numeracy tailored to pupil needs.
- 1:1 & SEND Assistance: Provide dedicated support for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) or English as an Additional Language (EAL), adapting tasks to suit their learning styles.
- Classroom Resource Preparation: Help organise learning materials, set up interactive activities, and maintain a tidy, engaging, and safe classroom environment.
- Behaviour Management: Model and reinforce positive behaviour strategies in line with whole-school policies across the classroom, playground, and lunch halls.
- Progress Feedback: Observe pupil engagement, note milestones or learning difficulties, and provide regular, actionable feedback to the class teacher and SENCO.
- Pupil Well-being: Foster an encouraging, safe space where children feel confident to ask questions, take risks, and develop social skills.
What You'll Bring to the Team
- Experience or Qualifications: Prior experience working with primary-aged children (in mainstream schools, SEND provisions, or childcare settings) or a Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualification is desirable.
- Key Skills: Good numeracy and literacy skills, clear communication, and an understanding of foundational phonics and math concepts.
- Personal Qualities: A patient, compassionate, and positive demeanour with the resilience to support diverse learning behaviours.
- Team Ethos: A collaborative attitude and the willingness to support teachers and fellow support staff across daily routines.
- Vetting Requirements: Holds an Enhanced Child Workforce DBS registered on the Update Service (or readiness to complete a new application via Randstad).
Why Partner with Randstad?
- Competitive Daily Rates: £14.24 to 15.35 per hour
- Immediate Start Placement: Step straight into a rewarding, consistent long-term role at a supportive primary school in Cheshunt.
- Free CPD Training: Gain full access to certified development modules, including Autism Awareness, Behaviour Management, and Advanced Safeguarding.
- Dedicated Local Guidance: Personalised advice and support from Neeraj, your specialist education consultant with extensive Hertfordshire market knowledge.
- Referral Rewards: Earn a £300 retail voucher for every qualified teacher or education support worker you successfully refer to our team!
How to Apply
If you are a dedicated and supportive individual ready to make a difference in a school setting, please apply immediately with your CV or contact Neeraj at neeraj.kommaravalli@randstad.co.uk for more information.
We are the UK market leader for recruitment in education. We have nearly two decades of experience helping teachers and support staff find temporary and permanent roles in schools, colleges, and nurseries. We partner with over 2,500 schools each week, supporting more than 135,000 children every day across the country, which allows us to find the right match for your skills.
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