Primary Teaching Assistant. Job in St. Albans Education & Training Jobs

Tradewind Recruitment; St Albans; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading primary school in St Albans seeks a dedicated KS1 Teaching Assistant with experience in supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN). This full-time role involves providing personalized support to enhance children's learning and wellbeing in a nurturing environment from September 2025 until the end of the academic year. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong SEN strategies and be proactive team players, ready to engage with a collaborative staff.

Benefits

Supportive working environment

Opportunities for professional development

Competitive pay based on experience

Qualifications

• Recent experience working in Key Stage 1.
• Experience with children having Special Educational Needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support to pupils with additional needs.
• Ensure children are fully included in classroom learning.

Skills

Understanding of SEN strategies

Relationship building with children

Reliability

Adaptability

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.