Ks1 Teaching Assistant

Peak Education Recruitment Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Long-term role

Supportive school environment

Job summary

Peak Education Recruitment Ltd in London is seeking a committed KS1 Teaching Assistant for a long-term role in Tower Hamlets. You will support phonics, early reading, writing and numeracy, deliver small-group activities and provide 1:1 support, while upholding safeguarding and school policies.

The school offers a warm, well-resourced environment with a strong community feel. Trials start next week; position begins after October half-term; Enhanced DBS on Update Service is essential; weekly pay

Qualifications

• Experience working in KS1 is essential.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service is essential.

Responsibilities

• Supporting KS1 pupils with phonics, early reading, writing and numeracy
• Delivering small-group activities and targeted interventions
• Providing 1:1 support for pupils who need additional guidance
• Assisting the class teacher with lesson preparation and daily routines
• Encouraging positive behaviour, independence and confidence
• Supporting children with mild SEN needs and helping them access learning
• Ensuring safeguarding and school policies are followed consistently

Skills

KS1 teaching experience

Enhanced DBS on Update Service

Job description

Primary Teaching Assistant – Supportive East London Primary – Long‑Term Role £107 - £119 per day (Umbrella), Weekly Pay, Tower Hamlets Start: October Half‑Term (Trials Taking Place Next Week)

MUST HAVE ENHANCED DBS ON THE UPDATE SERVICE

A welcoming and well‑resourced primary school in Tower Hamlets is looking for a committed KS1 Teaching Assistant to join their team. The school offers a warm, inclusive atmosphere, beautifully presented classrooms and a strong community feel. Staff describe it as a genuinely lovely place to work, with supportive leadership and a calm learning environment.

This position begins after the October half‑term, with trial days scheduled for next week for shortlisted candidates.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting KS1 pupils with phonics, early reading, writing and numeracy
• Delivering small‑group activities and targeted interventions
• Providing 1:1 support for pupils who need additional guidance
• Assisting the class teacher with lesson preparation and daily routines
• Encouraging positive behaviour, independence and confidence
• Supporting children with mild SEN needs and helping them access learning
• Ensuring safeguarding and school policies are followed consistently

What We’re Looking For

• Experience working in KS1 (essential)
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (essential)
• A calm, nurturing and proactive approach
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team
• Someone reliable, professional and ready to commit long‑term

Pay & Benefits

• £107 - £119 per day (Umbrella)
• Paid weekly
• Lovely school setting with supportive staff and excellent facilities