KS2 Teaching Assistant

Protocol Education; Watford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safeguarding training provided

Long-term role

Full-time position

Job summary

Protocol Education is seeking a confident KS2 Teaching Assistant to support pupils at a Watford primary school. You will work closely with the class teacher to reinforce learning across English and Maths and run targeted activities.

This full-time, long-term role offers a supportive environment where you can help children develop confidence and independence while maintaining classroom routines.

Qualifications

• Experience in KS2/primary school settings preferred.
• Ability to support English and Maths learning.
• Capable of running small-group interventions and activities.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils across Key Stage 2.
• Work with individuals and small groups.
• Support English and Maths learning.
• Assist with interventions and targeted activities.
• Help pupils develop independence and confidence.
• Support classroom behaviour and routines.
• Prepare learning resources and activities.
• Collaborate with teachers and school staff.

Skills

KS2 experience

Strong communication

Patience

Relationship building

Proactive attitude

Education

Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

KS2 Teaching Assistant - Watford

Location: Watford, Hertfordshire

Start Date: September 2026

Contract: Full-time / Long-term

Pay: Competitive

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant who enjoys helping pupils reach their potential?

A welcoming primary school in Watford is looking for a confident and enthusiastic KS2 Teaching Assistant to join its team.

You will work closely with the class teacher to support pupils throughout the school day, helping children develop both academically and personally.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support pupils across Key Stage 2
• Work with individuals and small groups
• Support English and Maths learning
• Assist with interventions and targeted activities
• Help pupils develop independence and confidence
• Support classroom behaviour and routines
• Prepare learning resources and classroom activities
• Work closely with teachers and wider school staff

About You:

• Previous primary school experience
• Strong understanding of the needs of KS2 pupils
• Positive and proactive approach
• Confident communicator
• Patient and encouraging
• Able to build strong relationships with children
• TA qualification or relevant experience preferred

This is an excellent opportunity for a Teaching Assistant looking for a long-term role within a supportive Watford primary school.

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.

All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

• We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers.

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