1:1 Teaching Assistant

Protocol Education Limited; Waterford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education Limited is seeking a dedicated 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a pupil with additional needs at a primary school in Watford, Hertfordshire. You will work closely with the class teacher, SENCO, and staff to ensure the pupil remains engaged and can access the curriculum.

The role emphasizes safeguarding, teamwork, and delivering tailored learning activities to boost academic progress, emotional wellbeing, and social development in a positive, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a primary school setting.
• Desirable SEN experience including ASD/ADHD, speech and language or social/emotional needs.
• Patient, caring and resilient with a positive attitude.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Commitment to safeguarding and child welfare.
• Relevant qualifications are advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support for a pupil with additional learning needs.
• Adapt learning activities to meet individual requirements.
• Support academic progress, emotional wellbeing and social development.
• Implement SENCO-recommended strategies and external guidance.
• Encourage positive behaviour and independence in and out of class.
• Monitor progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.
• Help create a safe, inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Experience in primary school

SEN support experience

ASD/ADHD knowledge

Speech & language needs experience

Social and emotional support

Strong communication

Teamwork

Safeguarding commitment

Job description

1:1 Teaching Assistant - Primary School, Watford

Location: Watford, Hertfordshire
Position: 1:1 Teaching Assistant
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Contract: Full-Time, Term Time Only
Start Date: ASAP / January Start Available

About the Role

A welcoming and inclusive primary school in Watford is seeking a dedicated and nurturing 1:1 Teaching Assistant to provide tailored support for a pupil with additional needs. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about helping children thrive academically, socially, and emotionally within a supportive school environment.

Working closely with the class teacher, SENCO, and wider support staff, you will play a key role in ensuring the pupil remains engaged, confident, and able to access the curriculum.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support for a pupil with additional learning needs.
• Adapt learning activities to meet individual requirements.
• Support the child's academic progress, emotional wellbeing, and social development.
• Implement strategies recommended by the SENCO and external professionals.
• Encourage positive behaviour and independence both in and out of the classroom.
• Monitor progress and provide regular feedback to teaching staff.
• Help create a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment.

The Ideal Candidate

• Experience working with children in a primary school setting.
• Previous experience supporting pupils with SEN, including ASD, ADHD, speech and language needs, or social and emotional needs, is desirable.
• Patient, caring, and resilient with a positive attitude.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Relevant qualifications are advantageous but not essential for candidates with suitable experience.

The School Offers

• A friendly and supportive leadership team.
• Well-resourced classrooms and excellent facilities.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• A welcoming and collaborative staff team.
• The opportunity to make a real difference to a child's educational journey.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
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