primary teaching assistant.

Primary Teaching Assistant

Hemel Hempstead

£14.24 to 15.35 per hour

Are you a proactive and caring individual looking to support pupils through their foundational school years?

Can you bring patience, enthusiasm, and a positive mindset to the classroom to help teachers deliver interactive and effective lessons?

Are you seeking a full-time or flexible long-term support role starting this coming academic year in a welcoming school environment?

We are recruiting a dedicated Primary Teaching Assistant for a long-term position starting September 2026 at a vibrant primary school in Hemel Hempstead. Working across Early Years, Key Stage 1, and Key Stage 2, this role is ideal for someone passionate about helping children build confidence, supporting small group learning, and creating an inclusive classroom environment.

Core Responsibilities

• Classroom Assistance: Support the lead teacher with activity setup, room management, and maintaining an organised, safe learning space.
• Group Learning Support: Facilitate guided reading, basic literacy practice, and targeted numeracy exercises for small groups of pupils.
• 1:1 Pupil Guidance: Offer tailored individual support to pupils who require extra assistance or have Special Educational Needs (SEND).
• Behaviour Reinforcement: Help implement positive behaviour strategies to keep students focused, motivated, and engaged.
• Resource Preparation: Assist in organising learning materials, dynamic display boards, and creative classroom resources.
• Child Safeguarding: Help monitor student safety and wellbeing across classroom activities, assemblies, and playground duty.

Candidate Requirements

• Experience: Background working with children in a primary school, nursery, or youth care setting (a Level 2 or Level 3 TA qualification is desirable).
• Core Skills: Strong interpersonal skills, patience, adaptability, and a solid grasp of foundational primary literacy and maths.
• Proactive Mindset: An encouraging, hands-on approach with a genuine desire to work collaboratively alongside teaching staff.
• Vetting: An Enhanced Child DBS on the Update Service (or readiness to apply for a new one via Randstad).

Benefits of Partnering with Randstad

• Competitive Daily Rates: £14.24 to 15.35 per hour
• September 2026 Ready: Lock in your autumn term support role early with top-rated local schools in Hemel Hempstead.
• Professional Development: Access free, certified CPD modules including Autism Awareness, Safeguarding, and Team-Teach.
• Personalised Service: Work directly with Neeraj, your dedicated recruitment consultant who understands local school needs.
• Referral Bonus: Earn a £300 shopping voucher for every qualified teacher or teaching assistant you successfully refer.

How to Apply

If you are a dedicated and supportive individual ready to make a difference in a school setting, please apply immediately with your CV or contact Neeraj at View email address on randstad.com for more information.

We are the UK market leader for recruitment in education. We have nearly two decades of experience helping teachers and support staff find temporary and permanent roles in schools, colleges, and nurseries. We partner with over 2,500 schools each week, supporting more than 135,000 children every day across the country, which allows us to find the right match for your skills.