Teaching Assistant
£14.24 - £15.35 per hour
Hitchin
Do you bring the patience, initiative, and dedication needed to empower young learners and build their self-confidence in the classroom?
Can you collaborate smoothly with teaching staff to guide small booster groups and maintain a structured, reassuring atmosphere?
Are you looking to step into a secure, full-time teaching assistant position with an immediate start at a thriving primary school?
Randstad Education has partnered with an established Hitchin primary school to appoint a caring and proactive Teaching Assistant on a long-term, full-time contract beginning immediately. Working across KS1 and KS2 cohorts, the school offers an inclusive, pupil‑centred environment where personal growth and core learning go hand in hand. We want a dependable team member ready to provide high‑quality instructional support, assist children with varied learning profiles, and contribute to a happy, flourishing school community.
Core Duties
- Booster Group Delivery: Run focused group sessions in guided reading, spelling, phonics, and foundational maths to help children achieve their individual learning targets.
- Individual Inclusion Support: Provide targeted, one-to-one assistance to pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) or English as an Additional Language (EAL), keeping learning accessible and engaging.
- Learning Environment Readiness: Assist in laying out practical equipment, organising visual aids, and maintaining an orderly, safe, and stimulating classroom setup.
- Constructive Behaviour Guidance: Encourage high expectations of behaviour across lessons, corridor transitions, and playtime in line with school-wide routines.
- Pupil Progress Logging: Keep track of student engagement and milestones, passing along clear and practical observations to the class teacher and SENCO.
- Pastoral Encouragement: Serve as an approachable, steady role model who helps children navigate challenges, develop independence, and build healthy peer relationships.
Candidate Profile
- Background & Credentials: Classroom experience supporting primary-aged children (or relevant backgrounds in nursery, after-school, or youth work) or a Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualification is preferred.
- Foundational Competencies: Sound literacy and numeracy skills, clear spoken English, and an understanding of how to break down basic curriculum concepts.
- Character & Demeanour: A calm, adaptable, and emotionally resilient attitude capable of connecting with children from diverse backgrounds.
- Collaborative Mindset: A proactive willingness to pitch in with daily school activities, collaborate with colleagues, and uphold rigorous safeguarding standards.
- Vetting Requirements: Current Enhanced Child Workforce DBS registered on the Update Service (or readiness to apply for one with Randstad).
Working with Randstad
- Competitive Hourly Pay: £14.24 - £15.35 per hour
- Immediate Job Security: Step straight into a dependable, long-term full-time assignment at a well-regarded Hitchin school.
- Complimentary CPD Modules: Expand your professional profile with free certified courses covering Autism Strategies, De-escalation Skills, and Safeguarding Essentials.
- Direct Consultant Advice: Ongoing support from Neeraj, your dedicated recruitment specialist with established relationships across Hertfordshire schools.
- Referral Scheme: Claim a £300 retail voucher for every qualified teacher or teaching assistant you refer to our agency!
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Teaching Assistant in Hitchin employer: Randstad UK
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