KS1 Teaching Assistant

Axcis Education Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a caring KS1 Teaching Assistant for a full-time role in a mainstream primary school in Urmston, starting in January. The successful candidate will support children in Key Stage 1, focusing on enhancing their learning and wellbeing. Ideal applicants should possess experience with children, good communication skills, and a nurturing attitude. A valid DBS or willingness to obtain one is required. The agency promotes equal opportunity and safeguarding in children's welfare.

Benefits

Referral bonus for recommending friends

Qualifications

• Positive and nurturing approach to support young learners.
• Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.
• Reliability and genuine passion for helping children succeed.

Responsibilities

• Support children across KS1, both in small groups and on a 1:1 basis.
• Help the class teacher deliver engaging lessons.
• Encourage positive behaviour and promote pupil wellbeing.
• Assist with phonics and early literacy/numeracy activities.
• Create a safe and fun learning environment.

Skills

Experience working with children

Good communication skills

Patience

Nurturing approach

Teamwork

Job description

Location: Urmston
Start Date: January
Contract: Full-time
Daily Rate: Up to £104 per day

Role Overview

A welcoming mainstream primary school in Urmston is looking to appoint a caring and enthusiastic KS1 Teaching Assistant to join their team from January. This full-time role supports children across Key Stage 1, helping them to learn, feel confident, and enjoy school life. The ideal candidate will be warm, patient, and committed to supporting young learners. While school‑based experience is beneficial, the school is open to applicants with any strong prior experience of working with children—such as nursery work, tutoring, youth groups, sports coaching, or similar roles.

What we’re looking for

• Experience working with children (not necessarily in a school, but beneficial)
• A positive, nurturing approach
• Good communication skills and ability to work well as part of a team
• Reliability, patience, and a genuine passion for helping young children succeed
• A valid DBS or willingness to obtain one

Responsibilities

• Supporting children across KS1, both in small groups and on a 1:1 basis where needed
• Helping the class teacher deliver engaging and accessible lessons
• Encouraging positive behaviour and promoting pupil wellbeing
• Assisting with learning activities, phonics, and early literacy/numeracy
• Creating a safe, supportive, and fun learning environment

Additional Information

This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.

Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria. The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, you will be required to provide an up‑to‑date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines.

If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short‑term and long‑term assignments in addition to permanent positions.

You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face‑to‑face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.

Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.

Referral Bonus: If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, we offer £50 in shopping vouchers for referring a friend who is placed in the job.

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Contact

Laurene Pierrot
Telephone: [phone] l Ext: 5013