Reception Class Teaching Assistant
Reception Teaching Assistant – Watford
Location: Watford area
Job Type: Full-Time
Start date: ASAP
Salary: £22,000–£29,000pa (Dependent on experience)
About the Role:
Supply Desk are seeking a caring, enthusiastic, and dedicated Reception Teaching Assistant to join a friendly and supportive primary school team in Watford. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Teaching Assistant or early years professional who is passionate about supporting young children with their learning, development, and wellbeing.
You will play an important role in supporting the Reception class teacher and helping to create a safe, engaging, and nurturing learning environment where children can build confidence and develop the skills they need to succeed.
Key Responsibilities:
• Support the class teacher in delivering engaging and age-appropriate learning activities for Reception-aged children
• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to help children develop academically, socially, and emotionally
• Support children’s development across the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework
• Encourage positive behaviour, confidence, independence, and social skills
• Build strong and positive relationships with pupils, teachers, parents, and colleagues
• Assist with observations and assessments of children’s learning and development
• Adapt activities and provide additional support to meet individual children’s needs
• Help create a safe, stimulating, inclusive, and welcoming classroom environment
• Support children with daily routines, including mealtimes, personal care, and transitions throughout the school day
• Ensure safeguarding and health & safety policies are followed at all times
• Work collaboratively with the class teacher and wider school team to support pupils’ progress and wellbeing
Requirements:
• Previous experience working with children in a school, nursery, or early years setting (Desirable)
• Knowledge and understanding of the EYFS framework and Reception curriculum
• A relevant Teaching Assistant, Childcare, Early Years, or equivalent qualification (Desirable)
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A positive, patient, caring, and proactive attitude
• Ability to build positive relationships with young children
• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one)
What’s on Offer:
• Comprehensive safeguarding training
• Weekly payments
• Ongoing support from experienced, local education consultants
• A supportive team and environment
• Excellently equipped facilities
• Opportunities for continued professional development (CPD and training)
• Refer a friend scheme
Apply Now:
If you are a dedicated Level 3 Nursery Practitioner looking for your next opportunity in Watford, we would love to hear from you.
Please submit your CV today to apply.
We offer £100 referral fee for any successful referrals of friends or colleagues who complete five or more shifts.
Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful candidates will be required to complete and maintain an enhanced DBS check throughout their employment and comply with safer recruitment standards.
Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS, including a children’s barred list check and, where applicable, a vulnerable adults barred list check, is required for all successful candidates.
To be considered for the role and the rates advertised, you must meet the minimum experience, training or qualifications stated and have the legal right to work in the UK. To be considered for a higher rate, in addition to meeting the minimum criteria, you must be able to demonstrate additional experience, training, and if applicable, qualifications. This role complies with AWR (2010) regulations protecting agency workers’ rights. Please note that this job expires after 90 days-you can, however, still apply to be considered for similar roles.