Teaching Assistant in St Albans

Job description

Salary: £85- £115 per day

Location: Hertfordshire

Contract type: full-time , part-time

Start date: September 2025

Do you love helping children grow and achieve their best? Horizon Teachers are looking for a caring and motivated Teaching Assistant to join a warm and supportive Primary school community in Hertfordshire.

You’ll play an important role in the classroom by providing hands-on support, working 1:1 with pupils, and running small group sessions across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2. Your contribution will help create a positive learning space where every child can succeed.

If you’re passionate about making a real difference and supporting young learners, we’d love to hear from you.

Key responsibilities of Teaching Assistant:

• Provide general classroom support across KS1 and KS2, assisting with pupil engagement to enhance learning outcomes.
• Provide focused 1:1 and small group support to deliver targeted intervention
• Support the class teacher planning, preparation and delivering engaging lessons.
• Support pupils with SEND and additional needs
• Assist in creating a positive, inclusive and safe environment

What you need to succeed in this role?

• Strong communication skills to work effectively with pupils, teachers and parents
• Provide 1:1 and small groups to deliver focused learning interventions
• Support pupils with SEND and additional needs
• Ability to follow instructions and use initiative when supporting classroom activities
• A genuine passion for supporting children’s learning and development
• Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualifications (desirable but not essential)

Why chose Horizon Teachers?

• We are one of the highest rated agencies with 4.8* Google review rating from teachers, support staff and schools we have helped previously.
• A team of specialist education consultants with many years of experience including many ex-teachers.
• Flexibility: Balance teaching with your lifestyle through daily supply, long-term or permanent.
• Competitive Pay: Receive fair compensation that values your expertise.
• Career Progression: Take advantage of excellent opportunities for career development within our partner schools.
• Continuous CPD Opportunities: all candidates receive access to a wide range of CPD courses delivered by an expert-in-house trainer (ex-head teacher) at a heavily discounted price.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and lived experiences. As a certified inclusive employer, we’re committed to a recruitment process that’s fair accessible and free from bias.

Apply today and make a meaningful impact in the lives of young learners as a Primary School Teaching Assistant.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

St Albans

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

09-07-2025

Profession type

Teaching / Instructors / Guides

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English