training and education
E-learning modules
Primary Teaching Assistant
£14.24 - £15.35 per hour
Stevenage
Are you a patient, proactive individual with a genuine passion for guiding young children through their educational and personal development?
Can you work in partnership with class teachers to run focused interventions, support small groups, and maintain a calm, inclusive learning space?
Are you looking for a dependable, full-time teaching assistant position offering long-term consistency at a welcoming primary school in Stevenage?
Randstad Education has partnered with an established primary school in Stevenage to recruit a committed Teaching Assistant on a full-time, ongoing contract. Supporting pupils across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, this school provides a warm, well-resourced environment focused on pupil well-being and academic attainment. We are seeking a reliable practitioner ready to lead booster sessions, provide tailored one-to-one assistance, and help every child build confidence and reach their full potential.
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' 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 tasks 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 routines.
- 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
- Full-Time Job Security: Settle into a dependable, long-term classroom support role at a friendly Stevenage 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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