Primary Teaching Assistant

Tradewind Recruitment; St Albans; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking a dedicated KS1 Teaching Assistant with SEN experience for a primary school in St Albans. This full-time role involves providing support to children with special educational needs, ensuring inclusivity and tailored assistance in a collaborative educational setting.

Benefits

Supportive working environment

Collaborative staff team

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Recent experience working in Key Stage 1.
• Caring and able to build positive relationships with children.
• Reliable and proactive.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support to pupils with additional needs.
• Ensure children are included in classroom learning.
• Support pupil wellbeing and academic progress.

Skills

Understanding of SEN strategies

Patience

Team player

Education

Level 2 or 3 TA qualification

Job description

Full-Time KS1 Teaching Assistant with SEN Experience - St Albans, Hertfordshire

Start Date: September 2025 Full Academic Year

Competitive Pay (Dependent on Experience)

Tradewind Recruitment are working on behalf of an excellent primary school in St Albans, Hertfordshire, to appoint a dedicated and experienced Key Stage 1 Teaching Assistant to support pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN) from September 2025 until the end of the academic year.

This welcoming and inclusive school caters for pupils aged Nursery through to Year 6, and is known for its supportive staff team and strong focus on pupil wellbeing and academic progress.

The successful candidate will work full-time (Monday to Friday) in KS1, providing one-to-one and small group support to pupils with additional needs. You will play a key role in ensuring children are fully included in classroom learning and receive the targeted support they need to thrive.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have recent experience working in Key Stage 1
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of SEN strategies and approaches
• Be caring, patient, and able to build positive relationships with children
• Be reliable, adaptable, and a proactive team player
• Ideally hold a Level 2 or 3 TA qualification (not essential with the right experience)

In return, the school offers:

• A warm and supportive working environment
• A highly experienced and collaborative staff team
• Opportunities for professional development
• Competitive pay in line with experience and suitability for the role

If you're an experienced TA with a passion for supporting children with SEN, and you're looking for a full-time role in a friendly and well-regarded school in St Albans, Hertfordshire, we encourage you to apply.

Apply now through Tradewind Recruitment to be considered for this rewarding opportunity.