Key Stage 1 Teaching Assistant

Key Stage 1 Teaching Assistant – Full-time, long-term temporary and ongoing from September 2026

The inspection report highlights a warm and inclusive primary school environment where pupils feel safe, supported, and encouraged to achieve their best. Teaching is well structured and purposeful, helping pupils develop strong early learning foundations. Leadership demonstrates a clear commitment to safeguarding, positive behaviour, and pupil well‑being, creating a calm and nurturing setting that supports both academic and personal development.

• Support pupils across Key Stage 1 in lessons and daily classroom activities
• Work with individuals and small groups to reinforce learning
• Assist with phonics, early reading, writing, and numeracy activities
• Support pupils’ social, emotional, and behavioural development
• Help maintain a positive, inclusive, and well‑managed classroom environment
• Support classroom routines, transitions, and organisation
• Work collaboratively with teachers and other support staff
• Observe and share information on pupil progress with teaching staff
• Encourage positive behaviour, engagement, and independence
• Uphold safeguarding, welfare, and health and safety responsibilities at all times

• Experience working with children in Key Stage 1 or early years settings
• Understanding of the Key Stage 1 curriculum and child development
• Patient, nurturing, and supportive approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Reliable and committed to a full‑time, long‑term role
• Proactive and adaptable attitude
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

Step Teachers is a recruitment agency committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates registering with Step Teachers are subject to safeguarding checks in line with the DfE’s statutory guidance, including reference checks and an Enhanced DBS check.

Salary is paid weekly through PAYE and depends on experience. Additional benefits include discounted high‑street shopping, travel offers, and gym memberships. The Pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well‑being services.

Step Teachers is an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier and a member of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC), audited in Education, ensuring high safeguarding and compliance standards.