KS1 Teacher

Reception / Year 1 Class Teacher

Start Date:

September 2026
Duration:
Minimum 4 weeks, likely until October Half Term
Pay:
Paid to scale (M1M6)

Teaching Personnel are seeking an enthusiastic and adaptable Reception / Year 1 Class Teacher to join a welcoming primary school from September 2026.

This is a full-time teaching role covering a mixed Reception and Year 1 class for a minimum of four weeks, with the strong possibility of continuing through to October half term.

The Class

You will be teaching a lovely mixed-age class of 28 pupils, consisting of:

19 Reception pupils
9 Year 1 pupils
You will be supported by a highly experienced full-time Teaching Assistant, who knows the class well and will be on hand to provide valuable support throughout the school day. The TA also works as an LSA and covers PPA within the classroom, alongside another Teaching Assistant who works within the school.

The Reception baseline assessments will need to be completed as part of the role. However, support is available, and the experienced TA can assist with administering these assessments if you are not yet familiar or fully confident with the process.

The Ideal Candidate Will:

Hold QTS or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification
Have experience teaching within EYFS and/or KS1
Be confident delivering engaging lessons to a mixed Reception and Year 1 class
Have a good understanding of the EYFS Framework and KS1 curriculum
Be adaptable and able to meet the needs of pupils across two year groups
Work effectively as part of a supportive classroom and wider school team
Be committed to creating a positive, inclusive and engaging learning environment

What Teaching Personnel Can

Offer:

Competitive rates of pay, paid to scale M1 M6
Weekly pay through PAYE
Support from your dedicated Teaching Personnel consultant
Access to free safeguarding and CPD training
Ongoing opportunities within local primary schools
Full support throughout the registration and placement process
All applicants will be subject to Teaching Personnel’s safeguarding and vetting procedures, including an enhanced DBS check, suitable references, Right to Work checks and verification of relevant qualifications.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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Salary: £170 – £270/day

Job Type: Temporary

Location: Salisbury