Teaching Assistant

Monksmead School, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 1HL

21 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st September 2026

• Closing date

  13 July 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  22 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: H2
• Additional allowances:

  H2

Teaching Assistant job summary

This is a chance to make a real difference, to contributing to an inclusive, nurturing classroom culture and to be part of a collaborative team driving improvement across the school.

About Monksmead School

• A warm, community-focused 1FE primary in Borehamwood serving Reception to Year 6.
• Our values: Respect, Reflect, Believe, Succeed — we nurture the individual so they can succeed within a happy and respectful community.
• Context: we have a higher-than-average proportion of pupils with EHCPs/SEND and are proud of our inclusive practice.

We are committed to high standards of safeguarding, inclusion and curriculum quality.

About the role

As a Teaching Assistant at Monksmead you will:

• Provide high-quality, targeted support to individual pupils and small groups, including pupils with SEND, under the direction of class teachers and the SENCO.
• Deliver interventions and small-group teaching (including early reading and writing) that help pupils make strong progress.
• Promote independence and resilience so pupils can access the curriculum confidently.
• Observe and record pupil engagement and progress, contributing to planning and evaluation to ensure each pupil’s needs are met.
• Prepare and maintain engaging learning resources and support daily classroom routines.
• Carry out general responsibilities such as lunchtime duties, supporting pupils on educational visits, basic ICT support, administering medication (with training), and intimate care when required.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, families and external professionals to secure the best outcomes for our pupils.

This role reports to the class teacher / Deputy Headteacher / SENCO and is vital to the smooth running of our school and the success of our pupils.

About you — the ideal candidate

You will be:

• Experienced or currently working in a primary school setting, with a proven ability to support pupils with SEND.
• Calm, empathetic and well-organised, able to build positive, trusting relationships with pupils and colleagues.
• Skilled in adapting your approach to meet individual needs and supporting speech, language and communication development.
• Confident in managing groups of pupils and encouraging high standards of behaviour while respecting professional boundaries and confidentiality.
• Able to observe and record meaningful evidence of pupil progress and use this to inform support and planning.
• Committed to safeguarding, equality and creating an inclusive learning environment.
  Desirable qualifications and attributes include an NVQ Level 2, recent safeguarding training and a current First Aid qualification — training opportunities will be available for the right candidate.

What we offer

• The chance to make a tangible difference in a friendly, inclusive school community.
• Meaningful day-to-day impact supporting pupils with additional needs and contributing to whole-school improvement priorities such as maths fluency and writing.
• A supportive team environment with opportunities for professional development and training relevant to your role (including SEND strategies, moving & handling and medication administration).
• The satisfaction of working in a school that values respect, reflection and belief in every pupil’s potential.

Selection Procedure:

After the application deadline has passed, the following steps will take place:

• Screening & pre-selection of candidates
• References and background check, including online checks, for shortlisted candidates
• Interview
• Decision
• Job offer and contract

Monksmead School is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and other safeguarding checks.

We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds who share our values and commitment to inclusive education. Thank you for your interest in joining our team — we look forward to hearing from you.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Monksmead School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 205 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Monksmead School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/monksmead-school

Monksmead is an oversubscribed, one form entry Primary School in Borehamwood. We want our children to have special and happy memories of their time at Monksmead and value highly the positive relationships we build between children, parents, staff, governors and our neighbouring community.There is a driving determination to ensure that children and adults in the school reach their full potential. Learning is celebrated and openly admired. The school is a happy stimulating and caring place where our Monksmead values are shown in everything we do.

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