Primary Teaching Assistant
£14.24 - £15.35 per hour
Stevenage
Are you a patient, proactive individual with a genuine passion for guiding young children through their educational and personal development?
Can you work in partnership with class teachers to run focused interventions, support small groups, and maintain a calm, inclusive learning space?
Are you looking for a dependable, full-time teaching assistant position offering long-term consistency at a welcoming primary school in Stevenage?
Randstad Education has partnered with an established primary school in Stevenage to recruit a committed Teaching Assistant on a full-time, ongoing contract. Supporting pupils across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, this school provides a warm, well-resourced environment focused on pupil well-being and academic attainment. We are seeking a reliable practitioner ready to lead booster sessions, provide tailored one-to-one assistance, and help every child build confidence and reach their full potential.
Core Responsibilities
- Targeted Learning Interventions: Collaborate with class teachers to deliver structured small-group activities in reading fluency, phonics, and basic numeracy tailored to pupils' targets.
- Dedicated 1:1 & SEND Support: Provide patient, personalised assistance to children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) or English as an Additional Language (EAL), adapting tasks to keep them engaged.
- Resource Organisation: Prepare learning manipulatives, set up interactive classroom tasks, and keep teaching areas safe, tidy, and organised.
- Positive Behaviour Guidance: Encourage and model positive behaviour standards during lesson times, corridor transitions, and playground breaks in line with whole-school routines.
- Progress Tracking & Feedback: Observe pupil engagement, note daily milestones or learning hurdles, and share clear, regular feedback with the class teacher and SENCO.
- Pastoral Encouragement: Serve as a reassuring, approachable presence that helps children build self-esteem, social confidence, and independence.
Candidate Profile
- Experience & Background: Prior experience working with primary-aged children (in mainstream classrooms, nursery settings, or youth care provisions) or a relevant Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualification is desirable.
- Key Skills: Confident numeracy and literacy skills, clear communication, and a solid understanding of foundational primary learning concepts.
- Personal Demeanour: A patient, calm, and approachable manner with the consistency needed to guide young learners through challenges.
- Team Ethos: A collaborative, proactive attitude and a commitment to working alongside teachers and colleagues to support pupil welfare.
- Compliance Checks: Holds an Enhanced Child Workforce DBS registered on the Update Service (or readiness to complete a new check via Randstad).
Why Partner with Randstad?
- Competitive Pay: £14.24 - £15.35 per hour
- Full-Time Job Security: Settle into a dependable, long-term classroom support role at a friendly Stevenage primary school.
- Free CPD Courses: Access certified development modules, including Autism Awareness, Behaviour Management, and Advanced Safeguarding.
- Dedicated Local Guidance: Personalised advice and support from Neeraj, your dedicated recruitment consultant with specialised knowledge across Hertfordshire schools.
- Referral Rewards: Earn a £300 retail voucher for every qualified teacher or classroom support professional you successfully refer to our team!
Primary Teaching Assistant in Stevenage employer: Randstad UK
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