Teaching Assistant

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Borehamwood; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is recruiting two Teaching Assistants to join a welcoming primary school in Borehamwood from November. You will provide 1:1, small-group and classroom support across EYFS, KS1 and KS2, helping pupils with SEN to access the curriculum and participate in school life.

Previous SEN experience is highly regarded. We are seeking patient, resilient practitioners who can build positive relationships with pupils, teachers and SEN staff, while maintaining calm boundaries and a

Qualifications

• Experience in primary SEN settings.
• Ability to support across EYFS, KS1 and KS2.
• Commitment to a full-time, long-term role.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support across EYFS, KS1 and KS2.
• Assist with behaviour and learning strategies for pupils with SEN.
• Contribute to an inclusive and supportive learning environment.

Skills

Teaching Assistant experience

Patient

Calm under pressure

Adaptable across year groups

Job description

Teaching Assistant - Primary SEN

Location and Start Details

Borehamwood, Hertfordshire 93- 113 per day Full-Time Long-Term November Start

Start Date: November 2026 - After October Half-Term

Tradewind Recruitment is currently recruiting for two Teaching Assistants to join a welcoming primary school in Borehamwood from November.

This is a fantastic opportunity for experienced Teaching Assistants, LSAs or SEN support staff who are passionate about helping children with additional needs make progress, develop independence and enjoy school.

The School

The school is a smaller-than-average, one-form-entry primary school with around 180 pupils from Nursery through to Year 6. It offers a friendly, close-knit environment where staff work collaboratively and build strong, positive relationships with pupils.

The school has a strong focus on inclusion, wellbeing, independence and achievement, with its most recent Ofsted inspection rating the school's early years provision, quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management as Good.

The Roles

The successful Teaching Assistants will provide a combination of 1:1, small-group and classroom support across EYFS, KS1 and KS2.

You may be supporting:

• EYFS pupils who are minimally verbal, helping develop communication, engagement and early learning skills.
• KS1 pupils with autism, supporting access to learning, independence and positive behaviour.
• KS2 pupils with SEMH needs, helping with emotional regulation, behaviour, confidence and engagement.
• Pupils requiring additional support to access the curriculum and participate fully in school life.
• Small groups and individuals through differentiated and engaging activities.
• Teachers and SEN staff with the implementation of appropriate support strategies.

The successful candidates will be expected to build trusting relationships with pupils while maintaining calm, consistent and positive boundaries.

What We're Looking For

The school would particularly welcome applications from candidates who are:

• Experienced Teaching Assistants, LSAs or SEN support staff.
• Patient, nurturing and resilient.
• Confident supporting children with autism, communication needs and/or SEMH.
• Calm and consistent when responding to challenging behaviour or emotional needs.
• Able to build positive relationships while maintaining appropriate boundaries.
• Adaptable and comfortable working across different primary age groups.
• Reliable and committed to a full-time, long-term position.

Previous experience in a primary school, SEN setting, specialist provision or similar environment is highly desirable. Relevant transferable experience will also be considered.

Why Apply?

• 2 positions available
• November start - immediately after October half-term
• Full-time, long-term opportunity
• 93- 113 per day, paid weekly
• Work across EYFS, KS1 and KS2
• Gain valuable experience supporting a range of additional needs
• Supportive, close-knit primary school environment
• Opportunity to make a genuine difference to pupils' learning, confidence and independence