Teaching Assistant

Academics; Hoddesdon; On-site; GBP 16,605 - 17,527; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily pay

Job summary

Academics is seeking a caring and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant for a fantastic primary school in Hoddesdon, starting September 2026. You’ll support pupils in the classroom, assist with small groups, and provide one-to-one help to children who need extra encouragement.

Whether you’re an experienced Teaching Assistant, a recent graduate, or someone beginning a career in education, this school will provide support and experience to help you succeed, with mentoring and ongoing professional

Qualifications

• Experience working with children is desirable.
• Ability to work effectively in a school setting.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in the classroom and during small group activities.
• Provide one-to-one support for children who need extra encouragement.
• Help create an engaging, positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Work with experienced teachers to deliver lessons.
• Encourage children’s confidence, independence and wellbeing.

Skills

Pupil support

One-to-one support

Classroom assistance

Communication

Teamwork

Patience

Job description

Teaching Assistant

Hoddesdon

£90 - £95 per day (depending on experience)

September 2026 Start

Passionate About Helping Children? Join a Fantastic Primary School in Hoddesdon!

Academics is working with a welcoming and supportive primary school in Hoddesdon seeking a caring and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join their team this September. Whether you're an experienced Teaching Assistant, a recent graduate, or someone looking to begin a career in education, this school will provide the support and experience to help you succeed.

If making a difference in a child's day is what motivates you, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for.

Why This Role?

As a Teaching Assistant, you'll do much more than support lessons-you'll build confidence, encourage curiosity, and help children overcome barriers to learning. Every day brings new challenges, rewarding moments, and the opportunity to have a lasting impact on young lives.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting pupils in the classroom and during small group activities.
• Providing one-to-one support for children who need extra encouragement.
• Helping to create an engaging, positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Working alongside experienced teachers to deliver exciting lessons.
• Encouraging children’s confidence, independence and wellbeing.

About the School

You’ll be joining a friendly primary school where staff are genuinely valued and teamwork is at the heart of everything they do.

The school offers:

• A welcoming and inclusive school community.
• Supportive leadership who invest in their staff.
• Well-behaved, enthusiastic pupils who enjoy learning.
• Excellent mentoring and ongoing professional development.
• A positive working environment where everyone is encouraged to succeed.

Who They’re Looking For

• Passionate about helping children achieve their full potential.
• Patient, caring and enthusiastic.
• A strong communicator who enjoys working as part of a team.
• Reliable, proactive and eager to learn.
• Experienced working with children (desirable but not essential).

Why Choose Academics?

• Competitive daily pay.
• A dedicated consultant who will support you every step of the way.
• Access to exclusive roles across Hertfordshire.
• Opportunities for long-term, permanent and flexible work.
• A trusted education recruitment agency with strong relationships across local schools.