training and education
E-learning modules
Teaching Assistant
£14.24 - £15.35 per hour
Hertford
Are you an attentive, caring practitioner committed to nurturing young pupils' academic progress and emotional well-being?
Can you team up effectively with classroom teachers to guide small-group boosters and foster an encouraging, accessible learning space?
Are you looking to begin an immediate, ongoing full-time teaching assistant role within a community-focused primary school in Hertford?
Randstad Education is looking to appoint a dedicated Teaching Assistant for a permanent-track, full-time placement starting right away at an esteemed partner Primary School in Hertford. Assisting learners throughout Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, the school maintains a calm, productive environment prioritising student welfare and continuous progress. We require an adaptable team member ready to run structured learning sessions, offer personalised 1:1 assistance, and ensure every pupil feels empowered to succeed.
Core Responsibilities
- Targeted Learning Interventions: Collaborate with classroom teachers to facilitate small-group sessions in reading fluency, phonics, and foundational maths suited to pupil targets.
- Individual & SEND Guidance: Deliver patient, one-to-one attention to pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) or English as an Additional Language (EAL), adapting tasks to build their confidence.
- Resource Organisation: Prepare hands-on lesson materials, set up practical activities, and keep learning areas tidy, welcoming, and safe.
- Behaviour Guidance: Uphold and encourage whole-school positive behaviour values across lesson times, hall movements, and midday breaks.
- Progress Tracking: Monitor pupil engagement and learning steps, providing regular, constructive updates to the class teacher and SENCO.
- Pastoral Support: Offer a reassuring, approachable presence that develops pupils' resilience, social interaction, and self-belief.
Candidate Profile
- Background & Knowledge: Prior experience supporting primary children (in school environments, early years, or youth clubs) or an NVQ/CACHE Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualification is beneficial.
- Key Competencies: Solid numeracy and literacy, articulate communication, and an understanding of early childhood educational frameworks.
- Personal Approach: A composed, patient, and dependable character capable of providing steady guidance to young learners.
- Team Ethos: A cooperative, helpful attitude and a genuine desire to work alongside teachers and support staff.
- Safeguarding Vetting: Holds an Enhanced Child Workforce DBS registered on the Update Service (or readiness to complete a check via Randstad).
Working with Randstad
- Competitive Pay: £14.24 - £15.35 per hour
- Immediate Ongoing Placement: Step into a secure, long-term support role at a collaborative primary school based in Hertford.
- Free CPD Courses: Access certified training opportunities, including Behavioural Regulation, Autism Awareness, and Child Safeguarding.
- Local Specialist Guidance: Ongoing, one-to-one advice from Neeraj, your specialist education consultant with extensive Hertfordshire school connections.
- Referral Programme: Earn a £300 retail voucher for every educator or classroom assistant you successfully introduce 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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