KS1 Teaching Assistant

Step Teachers Ltd; Barking; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted shopping

Well-being services

Job summary

Step Teachers Ltd. seeks a KS1 Teaching Assistant to support pupils aged 2–11 in a Good/outstanding Ofsted trend school with nursery provision.

You will assist with literacy, numeracy and phonics, supporting the class teacher and small groups, while fostering a safe, inclusive learning environment. The ideal candidate has strong communication skills, is patient and adaptable, and can build quick relationships with pupils and staff.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year's experience working within a school setting.
• Experience supporting children within Key Stage 1 is highly desirable.
• Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification is beneficial but not essential.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils across Key Stage 1 within the classroom.
• Work with individuals and small groups to reinforce learning.
• Assist the class teacher with lesson delivery and classroom activities.
• Support literacy, numeracy, and phonics development.
• Encourage positive behaviour and engagement in learning.
• Help create a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment.
• Contribute to pupils' academic, social, and emotional development.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Adaptable

Relationship building

Education

Level 2 or Level 3 TA qualification

Job description

Monday to Friday 8:30am – 3:30pm November / December Start Long-Term Temp to Perm Opportunity

Hereis a thriving primary school with nursery provision, catering for pupils aged 2–11.

In its most recent Ofsted inspection, the school was judged Good, with Outstanding recognition for Personal Development. Inspectors highlighted the positive school culture and the strong support provided to pupils.

Duties as KS1 Teaching Assistant:

• Support pupils across Key Stage 1 within the classroom
• Work with individuals and small groups to reinforce learning
• Assist the class teacher with lesson delivery and classroom activities
• Support literacy, numeracy, and phonics development
• Encourage positive behaviour and engagement in learning
• Help create a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment
• Contribute to pupils' academic, social, and emotional development

Ideal KS1 Teaching Assistant:

• A minimum of one year's experience working within a school setting is essential
• Experience supporting children within Key Stage 1 is highly desirable
• Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification is beneficial but not essential
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Positive, patient, and adaptable approach
• Ability to quickly build positive relationships with pupils and staff
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

Why Step Teachers?

With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, Devon and Greater Manchester. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services. We are an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, proud members of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC), and REC Audited in Education, which means we have undergone rigorous external auditing to ensure we consistently meet the highest safeguarding and compliance standing in education recruitment. Step Teachers is 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 Keeping Children Safe in Education, including reference checks and an Enhanced DBS check either registered on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Your salary - dependent on experience - is paid weekly through PAYE – that means no self-employed or umbrella companies.

• including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more
• comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of