teaching assistant.

Teaching Assistant

£14.24 - £15.35 per hour

Watford

Are you a proactive, empathetic individual eager to help primary school pupils overcome academic barriers and thrive in the classroom?

Can you collaborate effectively with class teachers to deliver focused booster sessions and nurture an orderly, positive learning atmosphere?

Are you seeking a reliable, full-time classroom support position offering steady, long-term continuity at an inviting school in Watford?

Randstad Education is currently partnering with an established partner Primary School in Watford to appoint an enthusiastic, dependable Teaching Assistant on a full-time, ongoing contract. Assisting pupils across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, this school provides a warm, well-resourced environment focused on pupil achievement and holistic pastoral care. We are looking for an adaptable practitioner ready to direct small-group booster activities, provide tailored one-to-one assistance, and inspire every child to feel capable, secure, and ready to learn.

Core Duties

• Targeted Small-Group Boosters: Lead structured interventions in reading fluency, systematic phonics, and foundational maths, adapting exercises to suit diverse learning targets.
• Individual SEND & Inclusion Support: Provide patient 1:1 guidance to children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) or English as an Additional Language (EAL), keeping learning accessible and interactive.
• Learning Environment Preparation: Prepare multi-sensory teaching resources, organise visual timetables, and ensure all classroom spaces remain clean, organised, and safe.
• Positive Behaviour Reinforcement: Model and encourage school-wide positive behaviour standards across lesson activities, corridor movements, and playground breaks.
• Progress Tracking & Feedback: Monitor student engagement, note key development milestones or learning difficulties, and provide clear, regular updates to the class teacher and SENCO.
• Pastoral Support: Serve as a reassuring, approachable mentor who helps children develop self-esteem, build resilience, and navigate peer interactions.

Candidate Profile

• Experience & Qualifications: Practical experience supporting primary-aged children (within mainstream classrooms, early years provisions, or youth settings) or an accredited Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualification is preferred.
• Core Competencies: Confident literacy and numeracy skills, clear verbal communication, and a strong grasp of primary classroom routines.
• Personal Demeanour: A calm, patient, and emotionally resilient approach capable of engaging effectively with children from all backgrounds.
• Collaborative Ethos: A cooperative, proactive mindset committed to assisting teaching staff and maintaining rigorous safeguarding standards.
• Compliance Checks: Holds an Enhanced Child Workforce DBS registered on the Update Service (or readiness to complete a new check via Randstad).

Working with Randstad

• Dependable Hourly Pay: £14.24 - £15.35 per hour
• Full-Time Job Security: Settle straight into a consistent, long-term support role providing a dependable daily routine at a respected Watford school.
• Complimentary CPD: Free access to certified training courses, including Autism Awareness, Positive Handling, and Safeguarding Essentials.
• Direct Regional Support: Ongoing one-to-one advice and regular check-ins from Neeraj, your dedicated recruitment specialist with established Hertfordshire school connections.
• Referral Programme: Earn a £300 retail voucher for every educator or classroom assistant you successfully introduce to our agency!

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.