Teaching Assistant – Hertford

Teaching Assistant – Primary School – Hertford

Teaching Assistant | Primary Teaching Assistant | Learning Support Assistant

Location: Hertford, Hertfordshire
Pay: Up to £95 per day depending on experience 
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Full-Time, Part-Time and Flexible Opportunities Available

Make a difference as a Teaching Assistant

Are you passionate about supporting children’s learning and development? Are you looking for an opportunity to make a real difference in a primary school environment?

Engage Education is working with a welcoming and supportive primary school in Hertford to recruit an enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant to join its team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working with children, building positive relationships and helping pupils reach their full potential. Whether you’re an experienced Teaching Assistant or looking to develop your experience in education, we’d love to hear from you!

Why does this role stand out?

• The opportunity to work within a welcoming and supportive primary school.
• Gain valuable experience supporting pupils across the primary age range.
• Develop your skills in classroom support, behaviour management and inclusive education.
• Work alongside experienced teachers and support staff.
• Opportunities to build your education career, with potential for longer-term or permanent positions.

About the role:

• Support pupils every day by helping them develop their learning, confidence and independence.
• Assist with engaging lessons across the primary age range, working alongside teachers to support effective classroom learning.
• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to help pupils access learning activities and make progress.
• Support pupils with additional needs, adapting your approach to help every child feel included and valued.
• Promote positive behaviour and wellbeing, helping maintain a safe, calm and productive classroom environment.
• Prepare classroom resources and learning activities to support teachers and pupils throughout the school day.
• Build positive relationships with pupils and staff, contributing to a welcoming and inclusive school community.

About the school:

• Join a welcoming primary school in Hertford, committed to supporting children’s academic, social and emotional development.
• Work in an inclusive learning environment where pupils are encouraged to build confidence and achieve their potential.
• Collaborate with experienced teaching staff to support pupils across the primary age range.
• Gain experience supporting children with a variety of learning styles, abilities and needs.
• Develop your classroom skills in an environment focused on pupil progress, positive relationships and effective learning.

Who should apply?

This role is ideal for:

• Experienced Teaching Assistants looking for their next opportunity.
• Learning Support Assistants seeking a new school environment.
• Aspiring teachers wanting to gain further classroom experience.
• Psychology or education graduates interested in working in schools.
• Career changers passionate about supporting children.
• Candidates with previous childcare, youth work or school-based experience.

Requirements:

• Have the right to work in the UK.
• Have a genuine passion for supporting children’s learning and development.
• Be reliable, enthusiastic and adaptable.
• Have strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Be confident supporting children with different abilities and learning needs.
• Previous experience working with children or within a school setting is desirable.

Training & benefits

• Access to free CPD opportunities via Creative Education to support your professional development.
• Your own dedicated Engage Education consultant to support you throughout your placement.
• Access to our EngageNow app to manage your profile, update your availability and view suitable opportunities.
• £50 ‘Refer a Friend’ Amazon voucher via our EngageNow app.
• Opportunities to gain experience across different educational settings and develop your career in education.
• Potential opportunities for longer-term and permanent positions, depending on school requirements.

How to apply

If you’re passionate about helping children learn, grow and thrive, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply now to explore this exciting Teaching Assistant opportunity in Hertford and take the next step in your education career.

If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

All candidates must complete the required pre-employment compliance checks, including an enhanced DBS check, before starting work.

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