Key Stage 1 Teaching Assistant

Key Stage 1 Teaching Assistant – Full-time, temporary to permanent from September 2026

The inspection report highlights a positive and inclusive primary school environment where pupils feel safe, supported, and motivated to learn. Teaching is purposeful and well structured, helping pupils build strong foundations in their learning. Leadership demonstrates a clear commitment to safeguarding, staff collaboration, and supporting pupils’ academic and personal development, creating a calm and nurturing atmosphere.

This Key Stage 1 Teaching Assistant role offers a full-time, temporary to permanent opportunity starting in September 2026. The Key Stage 1 Teaching Assistant will work closely with class teachers to support pupils in their early learning, helping them develop confidence, independence, and essential skills. This role is ideal for a caring and proactive Teaching Assistant seeking long-term progression within a supportive primary setting.

• 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 literacy, 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 feedback on pupil progress to teaching staff
• Encourage positive behaviour, engagement, and independence
  
  Uphold safeguarding, welfare, and health and safety responsibilities at all times

• Experience working as a Teaching Assistant or supporting children in Key Stage 1
• Understanding of early childhood development and KS1 curriculum
• Patient, caring, and supportive approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Reliable and committed to a full-time role
• Willingness to begin on a temporary basis with the opportunity to become permanent
• Proactive and adaptable attitude
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children