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Full-Time Long-Term Temporary September 2026 Borehamwood £95-£115 Per Day

Start Date: September 2026Location: Borehamwood, HertfordshireContract: Full-Time, Long-Term TemporarySalary: £95-£115 per day, paid weeklyVacancies: 2

Are you an experienced or aspiring Teaching Assistant who is passionate about helping children with additional needs thrive?

We are currently recruiting for two Teaching Assistants to join a welcoming primary school in Borehamwood from September 2026. The successful candidates will provide tailored support to pupils across EYFS, KS1 and KS2, helping children overcome barriers to learning and develop greater independence and confidence.

Our client is a small, one-form-entry primary school with approximately 180 pupils, educating children from Nursery through to Year 6. The school has a warm and inclusive atmosphere, with a strong emphasis on teamwork and building positive relationships with pupils.

Inclusion, pupil wellbeing and independence are central to the school's approach, with staff working together to ensure children receive the support they need to make progress both academically and personally.

The school's latest Ofsted inspection judged early years provision, quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management as Good.

The two Teaching Assistants will work with pupils presenting a range of additional needs. Responsibilities may include:

• Supporting minimally verbal children in EYFS, encouraging communication, interaction and engagement.
• Working with KS1 pupils with autism, helping them participate in lessons and develop their independence.
• Supporting KS2 pupils with SEMH needs, including emotional regulation, behaviour and engagement.
• Delivering 1:1 and small-group interventions and support.
• Helping pupils access lessons through appropriately differentiated and engaging activities.
• Establishing positive and trusting relationships with pupils.
• Working alongside class teachers, SEN staff and other members of the school's support team.
• Encouraging pupils to develop confidence, resilience and greater independence.

The ideal candidate will be a Teaching Assistant who can demonstrate:

• A patient, caring and nurturing approach.
• A genuine commitment to supporting children with additional needs.
• Confidence working with pupils with autism, communication difficulties and/or SEMH needs.
• The ability to build strong relationships while maintaining appropriate boundaries.
• Flexibility when working across different year groups and areas of the school.
• A calm and consistent approach when responding to challenging behaviour or emotional situations.
• Reliability and a commitment to a full-time, long-term position.

Previous experience in a primary school, SEN environment, specialist setting or similar role would be advantageous. However, applications are also welcomed from candidates with relevant transferable experience who are keen to develop their career in education.

• Two vacancies available for September 2026.
• Full-time, long-term temporary employment.
• £95-£115 per day, paid weekly.
• Experience working across EYFS, KS1 and KS2.
• The opportunity to develop your SEN experience across a range of needs.
• A supportive and inclusive school environment.
• The chance to have a meaningful impact on pupils' education, wellbeing and development.

These positions offer an excellent opportunity for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to secure a long-term role from September within a supportive primary setting.

The school is keen to meet suitable candidates and is reviewing applications as they arrive, so early applications are encouraged.

If you're looking for a rewarding Teaching Assistant position in Borehamwood and have a passion for supporting pupils with additional needs, apply today.

For further information or to discuss the role, contact Carlo Randazzo at Tradewind Recruitment's St Albans office on or email