Teaching Assistant / Learning Support Assistant

Cranborne; Potters Bar; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A welcoming primary school in Potters Bar is seeking a passionate Teaching Assistant to join their team in January 2026. The role involves class-based support for children, including 1:1 assistance and group support. While prior experience is beneficial, it's not essential as the school values dedication and enthusiasm for child development. This fixed-term position offers opportunities for professional development and career progression, with a friendly and supportive work environment.

Benefits

Professional development

Career progression

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Passion for supporting children to achieve their very best.
• Experience is desirable but not essential.
• Ability to provide 1:1 and group support.

Responsibilities

• Provide class-based support to children.
• Assist in small group and one-on-one settings.
• Cover supervision and support whole class.

Skills

Proficient in English

Proficient in Maths

Job description

Are you the right person to join the Cranborne team? Weare looking to recruit an exceptional Teaching Assistantto join our team for January 2026. The successful candidatewill have a passion for supporting children to achieve their very best. We are a friendly and welcoming school with a great atmosphere and excellent achievements. Experience is desirable but not essential - some of our best staff started here with no experience at all! It's the right people that matter; people who have alove, care and passion for children. We are, however, looking for candidates who are proficient in both English and Maths. The rolewill be class basedand could include 1:1 support, small group support, cover supervision and whole class support from 8:40am to 3:15pm Monday to Friday. Thisis afixed term postinitially with the prospect of an extended contractfor the right candidate. We offer fantastic professional development as well as both career and pay progression.

Please do visit our school for a tour and meet our friendly staff and wonderful children. We also have a virtual tour on ourwebsite. We encourage all candidates to apply as soon as possible as we reserve the right to closethe application process early for the right candidate.

As holders of the Armed Forces Recognition Scheme Silver Award, we actively encourage applications from ex-regular members of the Armed Forces, or those currently serving with the Reserve Forces.

Cranborne Primary School are committed to the safeguarding of our children so all offers of employment will be dependent on an enhanced DBS check.