Key Stage 1 Teaching Assistant

Key Stage 1 Teaching Assistant (Full-Time, Temporary)
Colindale, Barnet | £85–£100 per day

Are you passionate about early learning and ready to play a pivotal role in shaping young minds? Teach Now is delighted to be working with a vibrant and inclusive primary school in Colindale, Barnet, seeking an enthusiastic Key Stage 1 Teaching Assistant to join their team on a full-time, temporary basis.

This well-regarded school is known for its warm, child-centred approach and strong sense of community. Staff are supported by approachable leadership, clear structures, and a shared commitment to helping every child succeed—academically, socially, and emotionally. The school prides itself on fostering curiosity, confidence, and independence from the very start of a child’s learning journey.

The Role

As a Key Stage 1 Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with class teachers to support pupils during a crucial stage of their development.

Your role will be varied, rewarding, and hands-on, including:

• Supporting learning activities across the KS1 curriculum

• Working with individuals and small groups to reinforce key skills

• Assisting pupils with additional or special educational needs

• Helping to create engaging, safe, and inclusive classroom environments

• Encouraging positive behaviour, independence, and confidence

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Full-time consistency:
Monday to Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm, term time only

• Excellent work-life balance:
No evenings, weekends, or school holidays

• Competitive pay: £85–£100 per day

• Career-building experience:
Ideal for aspiring teachers or experienced TAs seeking progression

• Teach Now support:
Personalised guidance, honest communication, and long-term career focus

Whether you’re an experienced Teaching Assistant or looking to grow your career within primary education, this role offers the chance to make a genuine impact while working in a supportive and forward-thinking school.

Why work via Teach Now?

Teach-Now are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff. We:

• Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance.

• Offer an excellent ‘refer a friend’ scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days.

• Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee.

• Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders

Application Process:

Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Teach-Now directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education.

Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you.

Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.

We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance