Teaching Assistant

Veritas Education Recruitment; Watford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A two-form entry primary school in Watford is looking for a dedicated Teaching Assistant. This full-time role requires experience in supporting pupils with special educational needs and offers a nurturing environment for ongoing training and development.

Benefits

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Supportive leadership team

Inclusive learning environment

Qualifications

• Experience working as a Teaching Assistant in a UK primary setting.
• Confidence supporting children with SEN, including ASD and ADHD.
• A current DBS on the update service or willingness to apply.

Responsibilities

• Supporting class teachers in EYFS, KS1 or KS2.
• Providing 1:1 and small group support for pupils with additional learning needs.
• Working closely with teachers and SEN staff.

Skills

Supporting pupils with SEN

Classroom organisation

Behaviour support

Proactive approach

Education

Experience as a Teaching Assistant in a UK primary setting

Job description

Teaching Assistant - Primary - Watford - 105 per day - Full-Time

We're working with a supportive and community-focused two-form entry primary school in Watford that is looking for a dedicated and experienced Teaching Assistant to join their team.

This is a full-time, term-time role ideal for someone confident supporting pupils with special educational needs (SEN) and looking to make a meaningful difference in a nurturing school environment.

About the Role:

• Supporting class teachers in EYFS, KS1 or KS2 (depending on your experience)

• Providing 1:1 and small group support for pupils with additional learning needs

• Helping with classroom organisation, routines and behaviour support

• Working closely with teachers and SEN staff to implement tailored strategies

The School Offers:

• A welcoming, values-led school at the heart of its local community

• A supportive leadership team that values all staff

• A well-structured and inclusive learning environment

• Opportunities for ongoing training and development

Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Experience working as a Teaching Assistant in a UK primary setting

• Confidence supporting children with SEN, including ASD, ADHD or speech & language needs

• A caring, calm and proactive approach

• A current DBS on the update service (or willing to apply)

Key Details:

• Role: Teaching Assistant - Primary

• Location: Watford

• Pay: 105 per day (via umbrella)

• Contract: Full-time, term-time only

• Start: ASAP or September start available

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'