Primary School Teaching Assistant

Posted 20 February 2026
Salary £88.94 - £95.00 per day
LocationWatford
Job type Full time, temporary
Discipline Teaching Assistant Roles , Graduate Jobs
ReferenceCS 20 / 02_1771594551

Job description

Become part of a fantastic school in Watford as a full-time Teaching Assistant, working Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm. This is a wonderful opportunity to contribute to children's learning and development within a caring and inclusive setting.

In this role, you will provide vital support to children with complex needs, helping to foster their educational progress, personal development, and overall wellbeing.

The successful candidate will have previous experience as a Teaching Assistant in a special needs setting or as a care/support worker with young adults, particularly individuals who are pre-verbal.

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will:

  • Provide 1:1 support to pupils with Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD)/Autism to help children meet their developmental milestones as a Teaching Assistant.
  • Help create a positive and engaging learning environment as a Teaching Assistant.
  • Participate in off-site learning opportunities, supporting the children in varied settings.
  • Build strong relationships with students and staff to prioritise progress as a Teaching Assistant.

Requirements:

  • Immediate availability.
  • Experience working with children and a reference to support it.
  • An Enhanced DBS or willingness to obtain one.
  • Live local to Watford or within a commutable distance.

Why Register with Envision Education:

  • Specialists in securing long term and permanent placements for Teachers and a range of support staff
  • Able to find jobs that meet your preferences whether that be location, type of job, pay expectations etc
  • Quick and efficient registration process / Interview via zoom currently
  • Excellent track record in securing jobs quickly and efficiently for professionals in Education
  • Friendly team who always have their job seekers' interests at heart
  • Rated 4.9 out of 5 on google!
  • Free CPD courses worth £144.50 once cleared to work
  • We work with primary, secondary and SEN Schools across London and the Home Counties

Please apply with your full up to date CV asap!

Pay rate is dependent on qualifications, experience and skills.

Envision Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Envision Education is also committed to following a policy of equal opportunities.

We respect and value cultural and religious diversity and will not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, religion, race, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, culture or disability.

You must be a UK resident or hold a full UK visa and be willing to complete a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check.