Teaching Assistant - Primary

January Start | Full-Time | Long-Term | Borehamwood | £95-£120 Per Day

Location: Borehamwood, Hertfordshire
Contract: Full-Time, Long-Term Temporary
Start Date: January 2027
Pay: £95-£120 per day, paid weekly

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Borehamwood this January, supporting pupils with additional needs across EYFS, KS1 and KS2.

Tradewind Recruitment is working with a friendly, inclusive primary school seeking a dedicated and nurturing Teaching Assistant to join its team from January 2027.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience supporting children with SEN who is looking for a rewarding, full-time, long-term position.

About the School

Our client is a smaller-than-average, one-form-entry primary school with approximately 180 pupils, catering for children from Nursery through to Year 6.

The school provides a close-knit and supportive working environment, with a strong emphasis on inclusion, pupil wellbeing and helping children develop confidence and independence.

The Role

You will work alongside class teachers and other support staff, providing tailored assistance to pupils with a range of additional needs, including:

• Supporting minimally verbal EYFS pupils with communication, engagement and early development.

• Helping KS1 pupils with autism access learning and develop independence.

• Supporting KS2 pupils with SEMH needs, including emotional regulation, behaviour and social development.

• Delivering 1:1 and small-group interventions where required.

• Adapting activities to help pupils access the curriculum.

• Building positive relationships and providing consistent support throughout the school day.

What We're Looking For

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant, particularly within a primary or SEN setting.

• Experience supporting children with autism, communication difficulties and/or SEMH.

• A patient, nurturing and resilient approach.

• Confidence managing challenging behaviour and supporting emotional regulation.

• The ability to build positive relationships while maintaining clear boundaries.

• A flexible attitude and the ability to work across different primary age groups.

Candidates with relevant experience in specialist provisions, alternative settings or similar child-focused environments will also be considered.

Why Apply?

• January 2027 start - interviews and trial days being arranged in advance.

• £95-£115 per day, paid weekly.

• Full-time, long-term opportunity.

• Work within a supportive, close-knit primary school.

• Valuable experience supporting pupils with a range of additional needs.

• Opportunity to make a real difference to children's learning, confidence and development.

Apply Today - Interviews Being Arranged

The school is looking to appoint for January 2027, with applications being reviewed as they are received. Early applications are strongly encouraged.

Submit your CV today or contact Carlo Randazzo at Tradewind Recruitment's St Albans office for further information or to arrange an interview.

Telephone: 01727 236255
Email: carlo.randazzo@twrecruitment.com