training and education
E-learning modules
Primary Teaching Assistant
£14.24 - £15.35 per hour
Hemel Hempstead
Are you an empathetic, motivated individual passionate about guiding children through their primary learning journey?
Can you work alongside class teachers to deliver focused interventions, manage small groups, and maintain an inclusive, encouraging environment?
Are you looking to secure a full-time, long-term teaching assistant position starting immediately at a supportive primary school?
Randstad Education has partnered with a welcoming primary school in Hemel Hempstead to appoint a dedicated Teaching Assistant on a full-time, ongoing contract beginning straight away. Supporting pupils across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, the school offers a collaborative, well-resourced setting focused on academic attainment and student well-being. We are seeking a dependable practitioner ready to lead booster activities, provide targeted one-to-one assistance, and help create a calm, productive space where every child can achieve their personal best.
Core Responsibilities
- Targeted Learning Interventions: Collaborate with class teachers to deliver structured small-group activities in reading fluency, phonics, and basic numeracy tailored to pupils' learning targets.
- Dedicated 1:1 & SEND Support: Provide patient, personalised assistance to children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) or English as an Additional Language (EAL), adapting materials to keep them engaged.
- Resource Organisation: Prepare learning manipulatives, set up interactive classroom tasks, and keep teaching areas safe, tidy, and organised.
- Positive Behaviour Guidance: Encourage and model positive behaviour standards during lesson times, corridor transitions, and playground breaks in line with whole-school policies.
- Progress Tracking & Feedback: Observe pupil engagement, note daily milestones or learning hurdles, and share clear, regular feedback with the class teacher and SENCO.
- Pastoral Encouragement: Serve as a reassuring, approachable presence that helps children build self-esteem, social confidence, and independence.
Candidate Profile
- Experience & Background: Prior experience working with primary-aged children (in mainstream classrooms, nursery settings, or youth care provisions) or a relevant Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualification is desirable.
- Key Skills: Confident numeracy and literacy skills, clear communication, and a solid understanding of foundational primary learning concepts.
- Personal Demeanour: A patient, calm, and approachable manner with the consistency needed to guide young learners through challenges.
- Team Ethos: A collaborative, proactive attitude and a commitment to working alongside teachers and colleagues to support pupil welfare.
- Compliance Checks: Holds an Enhanced Child Workforce DBS registered on the Update Service (or readiness to complete a new check via Randstad).
Why Partner with Randstad?
- Competitive Pay: £14.24 - £15.35 per hour
- Immediate, Stable Placement: Step straight into a dependable, full-time, long-term support role at a friendly Hemel Hempstead primary school.
- Free CPD Courses: Access certified development modules, including Autism Awareness, Behaviour Management, and Advanced Safeguarding.
- Dedicated Local Guidance: Personalised advice and support from Neeraj, your dedicated recruitment consultant with specialised knowledge across Hertfordshire schools.
- Referral Rewards: Earn a £300 retail voucher for every qualified teacher or classroom support professional 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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