Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant – KS1
Full-Time
• Watford
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Start Date:

January 2026

A fantastic opportunity has become available at a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Watford
, where we are seeking a dedicated KS1 Teaching Assistant to join our team on a full-time basis. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about supporting young learners and is eager to make a meaningful impact in the classroom.

Hours: Monday–Friday, Full School Day
Contract Start:
January 2026 (with potential for extension)

You will work closely with the class teacher to support pupils in KS1, including providing 1:1 assistance for children who require additional provision.

You must have recent experience working in a primary school setting with KS1 and/or KS2 pupils. All relevant primary experience will be considered.

• Support the day-to-day care and learning of children in KS1

• Help create a warm, nurturing and engaging classroom environment

• Assist with planning and delivering age-appropriate activities

• Ensure the safety, well-being and inclusion of all pupils

• Work collaboratively with staff to maintain a high standard of provision

• Competitive weekly pay, deposited every Friday

• A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your placement

• Consistent work within the same school and class for the full academic year

• Access to
  free or discounted online training courses

• Opportunities for continued professional development

• Regular performance reviews and potential pay increases

• A rewarding role within a supportive and friendly school community

• Invitations to team events and networking opportunities

• Recommend-a-friend bonus scheme

• Excellent transport links within Watford and surrounding areas

• Has a genuine passion for supporting children’s learning and development

• Understands the needs of KS1 pupils (knowledge of EYFS is beneficial)

• Is reliable, proactive and a strong team player

• Communicates clearly and builds positive relationships with pupils, staff and families

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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