Teaching Assistant

About the role

Advert Description for TIH114236MI
Millbrook Primary School
Gews Corner
Cheshunt
Hertfordshire
EN8 9BX
01992 622975
www.millbrook.herts.sch.uk

Full time
Teaching Assistant
Start date: September 2026

Teaching Assistant (Interventions)

Part Time | 32.5 Hours per Week | Term Time + INSET Days

Millbrook Primary School
Part of the Bonneygrove & Millbrook Primary Federation

Wanted...

Someone who knows that children come before paperwork.

Someone who can explain fractions without causing panic.

Someone who doesn't mind pretending to be a pirate in Reception at 9:00 am, helping a Year Six child master algebra at 11:00 am and celebrating a child's first successful sentence by lunchtime.

If that sounds like you...keep reading.

We're looking for an outstanding Teaching Assistant to join our fantastic team.

This isn't your average Teaching Assistant role.

You'll work with children from Reception through to Year 6, delivering high-quality interventions that genuinely change lives.

One hour you may be helping a Reception child develop speech sounds.

The next you'll be supporting a Year 3 pupil with reading fluency.

Later you could be helping a Year 6 pupil discover that maths isn't quite as scary as they thought.

Every day is different.

Every child matters.

Every success is celebrated.

What will you be doing?

Working alongside our teachers and SEND team you will:

Deliver Speech and Language interventions

Support children with Reading, Writing and Mathematics

Deliver bespoke interventions for pupils needing additional support

Build children's confidence, resilience and self-belief

Celebrate every tiny step of progress (because they all matter)

Help children discover that learning can actually be fun!

No two days will ever look the same.

And honestly...

We think that's the best part.

We'll provide training

You don't need to know absolutely everything on day one.

We will provide training in specialist intervention programmes and approaches where required.

What we can't train is kindness.

Or patience.

Or warmth.

Or genuinely caring about children.

That's the bit we're looking for.

We're looking for someone who:

✔ Believes every child can succeed.

✔ Smiles...a lot.

✔ Can stay calm when glue ends up somewhere unexpected.

✔ Notices the little things that make a huge difference.

✔ Has excellent spoken and written English.

✔ Has strong mathematical understanding.

✔ Enjoys working as part of a brilliant team.

✔ Has high expectations without losing their sense of humour.

✔ Understands that relationships come before results.

✔ Has a strong moral compass and always does the right thing—even when nobody is watching.

✔ Pays attention to detail.

✔ Can follow intervention programmes carefully whilst adapting to children's needs.

✔ Is organised enough to juggle several interventions across the school.

✔ Can make children feel safe, valued and successful.

Experience?

Previous experience working with children is highly desirable.

However...

We're also interested in people who demonstrate commitment, professionalism and genuine passion.

A beautifully completed application form that shows thought, care and attention to detail tells us far more than pages of copied statements.

If you've taken the time to tell us why this role matters to you...

We'll absolutely take the time to read it.

Why Millbrook?

At Millbrook Primary School, children are at the heart of everything we do.

As part of the Bonneygrove and Millbrook Primary Federation, we believe in high expectations, teamwork, inclusion and ensuring every child flourishes academically and personally. Staff work together to create an environment where children feel safe, challenged and inspired to achieve their very best.

You'll join a friendly, supportive and ambitious team who genuinely enjoy working together.

There are plenty of smiles.

Lots of laughter.

The occasional glitter explosion.

And countless moments where you'll know you've made a real difference.

We can offer:

• A genuinely supportive leadership team

• Outstanding professional development

• Training in specialist interventions

• Wonderful children who will make you smile every day

• A friendly team who genuinely care for one another

• Opportunities to develop your career across our Federation

• A school where children are always at the centre of every decision

Safeguarding

Millbrook Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects every member of staff to share this commitment.

Appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references, online searches and all safer recruitment checks.

Person Specification

Essential

• GCSE Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to build positive relationships with children aged 4–11.

• Ability to deliver structured interventions under guidance.

• Strong organisational skills.

• Excellent attention to detail.

• Commitment to safeguarding and inclusion.

• A caring, patient and positive approach.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• High expectations for every child.

• Understanding of confidentiality and professional conduct.

• Commitment to continuous professional development.

• Ability to reflect the values and behaviours expected within the Teaching Assistant Professional Standards (including promoting pupil independence, supporting learning effectively, working collaboratively with teachers and maintaining high professional standards).

Desirable

• Previous experience in a primary school.

• Experience delivering Speech and Language programmes.

• Experience supporting Reading, Writing and Mathematics interventions.

• Knowledge of phonics.

• Understanding of SEND.

• Experience using assessment information to inform interventions.

• First Aid qualification (or willingness to train).

Closing Thought

We're not looking for superheroes.

We're looking for someone who remembers what it feels like to be a child who simply needs one adult to believe in them.

If that's you...

We'd love to meet you.

 

Closing date: 13/07/2026 17:00:00
Interview date: 20/07/2026

Millbrook Primary School – An Inspiring Place to Work and Make a DifferenceMillbrook Primary School, part of the Bonneygrove and Millbrook Primary Federation, is a welcoming and forward-thinking school serving the diverse community of Cheshunt, Hertfordshire. With a strong sense of purpose and a clear vision rooted in lifelong learning, Millbrook is a vibrant environment where both pupils and staff thrive together.At Millbrook, every child is encouraged to “Believe and Achieve” — a motto that reflects our commitment to supporting high aspirations and achievement for all. We place equity at the heart of our practice, ensuring every learner has access to rich, meaningful experiences and the support they need to flourish.Why Millbrook is a Great Place to Work:

• Strong Values and Vision: Our core values ensure everyone is inspired, respected, resilient, successful, and heard. These principles guide our everyday work and create a positive culture where staff feel valued and children feel supported.

• Collaborative Federation Culture: Being part of the Bonneygrove and Millbrook Federation provides excellent opportunities for professional development, shared best practice, and a supportive leadership structure.

• Commitment to Excellence: We are dedicated to raising aspirations for children and families, fostering a sense of pride in learning and ambassadors of success in and beyond the classroom.

• Inclusive Community: Millbrook serves a diverse community where inclusivity, respect and equity are not just words but everyday practice, and where strong relationships with families and carers are actively nurtured.

• Positive and Supportive Environment: Staff enjoy working in a school where children’s wellbeing is prioritised alongside academic growth, creating a rewarding and fulfilling workplace.

Millbrook Primary School is more than a workplace — it’s a community committed to nurturing confident, compassionate learners while providing staff with opportunities to develop, lead and innovate. We warmly welcome passionate educators and professionals who share our vision and values.

Believe and Achieve

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