Classroom Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Watford; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive school environment

Valuable classroom experience

Impact on children's education

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking a caring Primary Classroom Teaching Assistant to support pupils in a welcoming and inclusive school in Hertfordshire, Watford. The role offers a day rate of up to £100 and opportunities for both full-time and part-time hours, with a focus on helping children grow in confidence and learning.

You will work with teachers to support pupils in classrooms and groups, promoting a positive learning environment and encouraging independence and a love of learning.

Qualifications

• Experience in schools is desirable but not essential.
• All applicants must have appropriate qualifications and training for this role.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in the classroom and in small groups.
• Help create a positive, engaging learning environment.
• Encourage confidence, independence, and a love of learning.
• Work closely with teachers to help every child succeed.

Skills

Patience

Reliability

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Primary Classroom Teaching Assistant - Watford

Location: Watford

Day rate: up to £100

Hours: FT & PT

Do you love working with children and want a role where you can genuinely change lives?

We're looking for a caring, enthusiastic Primary Classroom Teaching Assistant to support pupils in a welcoming and inclusive school in Hertfordshire. This is a fantastic opportunity to help children grow in confidence, develop their learning, and achieve their full potential.

• Support pupils in the classroom and in small groups.
• Help create a positive, engaging learning environment.
• Encourage confidence, independence, and a love of learning.
• Work closely with teachers to help every child succeed.

• Is passionate about working with primary-aged children.
• Is patient, reliable, and proactive.
• Has strong communication skills and enjoys working as part of a team.
• Has experience in schools (desirable, but not essential).

• A supportive and friendly school environment.
• Valuable classroom experience and ongoing development.
• The chance to make a real impact on children's education every single day

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for 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.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with 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 all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training.
• All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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