Primary Teaching Assistant (TA / LSA)

Choice Teachers; Bushey; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Choice Teachers are actively recruiting a Teaching Assistant to support a vibrant, inclusive primary school in Bushey, starting after the October half-term break.

The role covers EYFS to KS2, with 1:1 and small-group interventions for literacy, numeracy, and SEND, alongside fostering a calm, supportive classroom environment under a wellbeing-focused ethos.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools or equivalent.
• Experience supporting primary-aged children, including those with SEND.
• DBS check or willingness to undergo safeguarding checks.
• Excellent communication skills and a warm, approachable manner.

Responsibilities

• Support class teachers in delivering engaging lessons across EYFS, KS1, or KS2.
• Provide targeted 1:1 intervention support for literacy, numeracy, or SEN.
• Foster a calm, positive classroom culture focused on wellbeing.
• Monitor and record pupil progress and adapt support strategies.
• Engage with pupils during breaks, outdoor learning and enrichment activities.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, colleagues and parents.

Skills

Communication skills

Patience

Warm demeanor

Education

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools

Experience with primary-aged children (SEND)

DBS check

Job description

Primary Teaching Assistant (TA / LSA)

Location: Bushey, Hertfordshire

Commutable From: Bushey Heath, Watford, Stanmore, Elstree, Borehamwood, Harrow, Radlett, Rickmansworth, St Albans

Start Date: After October Half Term

Contract: Full-time / Part-time options available, Long-Term / Permanent

Salary: £22,000 - £26,000 pro rata per annum (Hertfordshire Support Staff Pay Scale, depending on experience)

Choice Teachers are currently recruiting for an enthusiastic and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join a vibrant, highly inclusive, and Outstanding-rated primary school based in the heart of Bushey, starting after the October half-term break.

Set in a nurturing environment that champions a holistic approach to education—including a strong focus on mental health, wellbeing, and active learning through their signature "Healthy Body, Healthy Mind" ethos—this school is dedicated to helping every child feel valued, supported, and inspired to reach their full potential. This is a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated support professional who wants to make a meaningful difference in a collaborative and forward-thinking primary setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Support class teachers in delivering engaging, inclusive, and well-structured lessons across EYFS, Key Stage 1, or Key Stage 2.
• Work with small groups and provide targeted 1:1 intervention support for literacy, numeracy, or special educational needs (SEN).
• Help foster a calm, positive, and nurturing classroom culture that prioritises student confidence, resilience, and emotional wellbeing.
• Assist in monitoring and recording pupil progress, adapting support strategies to meet individual needs.
• Engage actively with pupils during active breaks, outdoor learning, and enrichment activities.
• Build positive, professional relationships with pupils, colleagues, and parents/carers.

Requirements

• Hold an NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (or equivalent qualification), or possess strong transferable experience working with children.
• Practical experience supporting primary-aged children, including those with additional learning needs (SEND).
• A passion for holistic child development, positive mental health, and inclusive education.
• Excellent communication skills, patience, and a warm, approachable manner.
• Right to work in the UK with an enhanced DBS check (or willingness to undergo standard safeguarding checks).