Teaching Assistant – Primary Schools - Hertfordshire

Certus Education Ltd; Hertford; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rates

Free CPD and training opportunities

Dedicated recruitment consultant

Job summary

Certus Education Ltd is recruiting Teaching Assistants for primary schools across Hertfordshire. We have opportunities for experienced Teaching Assistants, Learning Support Assistants and graduates seeking a career in primary education.

These roles include supporting pupils with SEND, working with individuals or small groups, and assisting in delivering engaging lessons across a range of primary settings. Immediate starts and flexible options are available.

Qualifications

• Experience working with primary-aged children – desirable.
• Patience, enthusiasm and a positive attitude.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher with delivery of engaging lessons.
• Work with individuals and small groups to reinforce learning.
• Support children with reading, writing and maths.
• Provide additional support to pupils with SEND.
• Help pupils develop confidence, independence and positive learning behaviours.
• Prepare learning resources and support classroom activities.
• Encourage positive behaviour and engagement.
• Create a safe, inclusive and stimulating learning environment.

Skills

Primary school experience

Communication skills

Team player

Job description

Teaching Assistant – Primary Schools

Location: Hertfordshire

Salary: £90–£110 per day, depending on experience

Job Type: Full-time / Part-time / Temporary / Long-term

Start Date: Immediate and ongoing opportunities

Teaching Assistant – Primary Schools in Hertfordshire

Are you a passionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity in a primary school?

Certus Education is working with a number of welcoming and supportive primary schools across Hertfordshire, offering Teaching Assistants the opportunity to work alongside experienced teachers and make a real difference to children's learning and development.

We have opportunities available for experienced Teaching Assistants, Learning Support Assistants and candidates looking to start a career in primary education.

The Role

As a Primary Teaching Assistant, you could be supporting pupils across the classroom, working with individuals or small groups, or providing additional support to children with SEND and additional learning needs.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Supporting the class teacher with the delivery of engaging lessons
• Working with individuals and small groups to reinforce learning
• Supporting children with reading, writing and maths
• Providing additional support to pupils with SEND
• Helping pupils develop confidence, independence and positive learning behaviours
• Supporting classroom activities and preparing learning resources
• Encouraging positive behaviour and engagement
• Creating a safe, inclusive and stimulating learning environment
• Building positive relationships with pupils and staff

What We're Looking For

We're keen to hear from candidates who have:

• Experience working with primary-aged children – desirable
• A genuine passion for children's learning and development
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Patience, enthusiasm and a positive attitude
• The ability to work effectively as part of a primary school team
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare

Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, SEN Teaching Assistant, Nursery Practitioner, Early Years Practitioner, Sports Coach, Youth Worker or similar would be beneficial.

We also welcome applications from graduates and candidates with relevant experience working with children who are looking to begin a career in education.

Why Work With Certus Education?

At Certus Education, we aim to provide more than just your next job.

• A wide range of primary school opportunities across Hertfordshire
• Full-time, part-time and flexible opportunities
• Long-term and permanent positions
• Competitive daily rates
• A dedicated education recruitment consultant
• Free CPD and training opportunities
• Support with your education career
• Regular access to new vacancies suited to your experience and preferences
• A straightforward registration and compliance process

Primary Schools Across Hertfordshire

We have Teaching Assistant opportunities across Hertfordshire, including:

St Albans | Hemel Hempstead | Watford | Stevenage | Welwyn Garden City | Hatfield | Hertford | Hitchin | Letchworth | Royston | Borehamwood | Potters Bar | Rickmansworth | Bushey | Harpenden | Berkhamsted and surrounding areas

Certus Education – Connecting exceptional education professionals with great schools