Teaching Assistant

Engage Partners Limited; Watford; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Multiple schools in Watford

Flexible long-term and daily supply

Competitive pay

Dedicated consultant support

Classroom experience

Long-term and permanent opportunities

Straightforward registration process

Job summary

Engage Partners Limited in Watford is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support learning across primary school settings from September. Roles cover EYFS, KS1 and KS2 with flexible long-term and daily supply opportunities.

You'll work with teachers to reinforce lessons, support pupils including those with SEND, and help create a safe, inclusive classroom. Competitive rates and dedicated consultant support provided.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children is desirable but not essential.
• A caring, patient and enthusiastic approach.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Reliable, proactive and adaptable.
• Able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Passionate about supporting children's learning and development.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils in the classroom to access learning and remain engaged.
• Working with individuals and small groups to reinforce learning.
• Assisting class teachers with lessons, activities and classroom organisation.
• Supporting pupils with additional needs, including SEND.
• Encouraging positive behaviour, confidence and independence.
• Helping to create a safe, inclusive and engaging learning environment.
• Building positive relationships with pupils and staff.

Skills

Child engagement

Communication

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Patience

Behaviour management

Job description

Teaching Assistant

Location: Watford, Hertfordshire
Start Date: September / ASAP
Contract: Full-time / Long-term / Daily Supply
Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience)

We are working with a number of welcoming primary schools across Watford who are looking for enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistants to join their teams from September.

Whether you have previous school experience or are looking to start a career in education, we have a range of opportunities available across EYFS, KS1 and KS2.

The Role

• Supporting pupils in the classroom to access learning and remain engaged
• Working with individuals and small groups to reinforce learning
• Assisting class teachers with lessons, activities and classroom organisation
• Supporting pupils with additional needs, including SEND
• Encouraging positive behaviour, confidence and independence
• Helping to create a safe, inclusive and engaging learning environment
• Building positive relationships with pupils and staff

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience working with children is desirable but not essential
• A caring, patient and enthusiastic approach
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Reliable, proactive and adaptable
• Able to work effectively as part of a team
• Passionate about supporting children's learning and development

What We Offer

• Opportunities across multiple primary schools in Watford
• Full-time, long-term and flexible positions
• Competitive rates of pay
• Dedicated consultant support
• Opportunities to gain valuable classroom experience
• Access to long-term and permanent positions
• A quick and straightforward registration process

These roles are ideal for Teaching Assistants, Learning Support Assistants, graduates, aspiring teachers or anyone passionate about working with children.