Details:
- Salary: £93 - 113 - Day
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Day
- Location: Borehamwood Hertfordshire
- Date: 2 weeks ago
Description:
Teaching Assistants - Primary SEN
Full-Time | Long-Term | September Start | Borehamwood | £93 - £113 Per Day
Start Date: September 2026
Location: Borehamwood, Hertfordshire
Contract: Full-Time, Long-Term Temporary
Pay: £93 - £113 per day, paid weekly
Positions: 2 Teaching Assistants
Are you a compassionate, patient and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding new opportunity in a supportive primary school?
Our client is seeking two dedicated Teaching Assistants to join their school in Borehamwood from September 2026, supporting pupils with a range of additional needs across EYFS, KS1 and KS2.
About the School
This is a smaller-than-average, one-form-entry primary school serving children from Nursery through to Year 6. With around 180 pupils, the school offers a friendly and close-knit environment where staff can develop strong relationships with pupils and work collaboratively as part of a supportive team.
The school places a strong emphasis on inclusion, wellbeing, independence and helping every child achieve their potential. Its most recent Ofsted inspection rated the school's early years provision, quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management as Good.
The Roles
The two successful Teaching Assistants will support pupils with a variety of additional needs, including:
EYFS learners who are minimally verbal, supporting communication, engagement and early development.
KS1 pupils with autism, helping children access learning, develop independence and manage the school day.
KS2 pupils with SEMH needs, supporting emotional regulation, behaviour, confidence and engagement.
Providing 1:1 and small-group support where required.
Helping pupils access the curriculum through differentiated and engaging activities.
Developing positive, trusting relationships with pupils.
Working closely with class teachers, SEN staff and the wider school team.
Supporting pupils to become more confident, independent and successful learners.The Ideal Candidates
The school is looking for Teaching Assistants who are:
Patient, nurturing and resilient.
Passionate about supporting children with additional needs.
Confident supporting pupils with autism, communication needs and/or SEMH.
Able to build positive relationships with children while maintaining clear and consistent boundaries.
Adaptable and comfortable supporting pupils across different primary age groups.
Calm and confident when managing challenging behaviour or emotional needs.
Reliable and committed to a full-time, long-term position.Previous experience working within a primary school, SEN setting, specialist provision or similar environment would be highly desirable. However, candidates with relevant transferable experience will also be considered.
Why Apply?
2 Teaching Assistant positions available for September.
Full-time, long-term work.
£93-£113 per day, paid weekly.
Work with pupils across EYFS, KS1 and KS2.
Gain valuable experience supporting children with a range of additional needs.
Join a smaller, close-knit primary school with a strong focus on inclusion and pupil wellbeing.
Opportunity to make a genuine difference to children's learning, development and confidence.Apply Now - Early Applications Strongly Encouraged
The school is reviewing applications as they are received and is keen to appoint the right candidates as soon as possible. Early applications are therefore strongly encouraged.
If you're a compassionate and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity in Borehamwood, we'd love to hear from you.
Submit your CV today to be considered for this exciting role.
For more information or to arrange a trial, contact Carlo Randazzo at Tradewind Recruitment's St Albans office on (phone number removed) or email