Flexible Ta

Protocol Education; Waterford; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education is seeking flexible Teaching Assistants to support primary schools in Watford and surrounding areas. Roles range from daily supply to long-term and permanent placements, starting September 2026 or ASAP.

Opportunities are available for graduates, return-to-work candidates, and experienced TAs who can fit around availability and career goals. Training and safeguarding checks are provided as part of the placement process.

Qualifications

• All applicants must have the appropriate qualifications and training for this role.
• Previous experience working with children is desirable.
• A genuine interest in children's education.
• Reliable, flexible and professional attitude.
• Ability to adapt quickly to different classroom environments.

Responsibilities

• General classroom TA
• EYFS support
• KS1 and KS2 support
• SEN Teaching Assistant
• Long-term classroom placements

Skills

Flexible availability

Adaptable

Reliability

Professional attitude

Interest in children's education

Job description

Teaching Assistant Opportunities – Flexible Work in Watford

Location: Watford and surrounding areas
Start Date: September 2026 / ASAP
Contract: Daily Supply / Short-Term / Long-Term / Permanent
Pay: Competitive daily rates

Looking for flexible Teaching Assistant work in Watford?

We are currently recruiting TAs for a range of primary schools, giving you the opportunity to find work that fits around your experience, availability and career goals.

Whether you're an experienced TA looking for flexibility, a recent graduate gaining school experience or someone returning to education, we have opportunities available.

Roles may include:

• General classroom TA
• EYFS support
• KS1 and KS2 support
• SEN Teaching Assistant
• Long-term classroom placements
• Previous experience working with children is desirable
• A positive and professional attitude
• Reliability and flexibility
• A genuine interest in children's education
• The ability to adapt quickly to different classroom environments

Why apply?

• Flexible working options
• Opportunities across Watford primary schools
• Short- and long-term positions
• Support throughout your placement

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. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.