Teaching Assistant 1:1

1:1 Teaching Assistant | START ASAP | Watford, Hertfordshire

£13 per hour, paid weekly
08:30-15:30 Temporary role, full-time until July- opportunities for a permanent role from September 2024
Experience with challenging behaviour + ADHD preferred
An exciting opportunity awaits for a compassionate and dedicated individual to join one of our partnership schools in Watford as a 1:1 Teaching Assistant (TA). You'll be providing essential support to a key child who can display challenging behaviour. After working with the school Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) and class teacher, you will have a structured plan of how to support the child and help them to flourish both emotionally and academically, as well as improving their personal regulation skills.

This post is in one of Randstad's partnership schools in Watford, Hertfordshire, and is a full-time temproary role that has the opportunity to become permanent from September 2024.

Responsibilities of your 1:1 TA role:

• Create a supportive and nurturing learning environment to promote the student's well-being
• Provide personalised support to the designated student throughout the school day
• Assist with academic tasks and activities tailored to the individual needs of the child
• Collaborate with teachers and school SENCO to follow personalised support plans for the child
• Offer support to other children in the class where necessary and appropriate

Requirements of your 1:1 TA role:

• Previous childcare experience - essential
• Experience working with children with emotional needs - preferred
• Excellent communication skills to build positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues
• Ability to demonstrate patience, empathy, and a genuine passion for supporting children facing diverse learning challenges

Benefits of working with Randstad:

• Work term-time only, 13 weeks holiday per year!
• Get paid weekly
• Full-time contract until July 2024, with potential for permanent placement
• Supportive and collaborative work environment within a reputable school community
• FREE professional development to enhance skills in special education

If you're enthusiastic about making a meaningful difference in the life of a school student and meet the above requirements, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV to or apply today!

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age