Primary Teaching Assistant - Flexible Long-Term Role + CPD

Randstad Education; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Autism Awareness

Safeguarding

Team-Teach

Job summary

Randstad Education is seeking a Primary Teaching Assistant in Stevenage for a long-term role starting September 2026. You will assist across Early Years, KS1 and KS2, helping pupils gain confidence and participate in engaging lessons.

The role offers competitive hourly pay (£14.24–£15.35) and a pathway to ongoing CPD including Autism Awareness, Safeguarding and Team-Teach. A DBS update service is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in primary schools, nurseries, or youth settings.
• Strong verbal communication, flexibility, patience.
• Team player who works with teaching staff.
• Enhanced DBS via Update Service (or willingness to apply).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with class teachers to prepare materials and maintain a safe, structured classroom.
• Lead small group activities focusing on early reading, literacy, and maths.
• Provide 1:1 mentoring for pupils needing extra academic support or SEND.
• Apply positive behaviour strategies to keep pupils engaged and motivated.
• Set up interactive display boards and prepare practical resources.
• Ensure safeguarding during sessions, assemblies and breaks.

Skills

Verbal communication

Patience

Flexibility

Team player

SEND experience

Education

Level 2 TA

Level 3 TA (desirable)

Job description

Randstad Education is seeking a Primary Teaching Assistant in Stevenage for a long-term role starting September 2026. You will assist across Early Years, KS1 and KS2, helping pupils gain confidence and participate in engaging lessons.

The role offers competitive hourly pay (£14.24–£15.35) and a pathway to ongoing CPD including Autism Awareness, Safeguarding and Team-Teach. A DBS update service is preferred.