Primary Teaching Assistant - Immediate Start (EYFS / KS1)

Randstad UK; Leeds; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fast-track registration

Weekly pay

Candidate app to view shifts and times

£300 Refer-a-Friend bonus

Job summary

Randstad UK is seeking a caring Primary Teaching Assistant to join their EYFS/KS1 team immediately in a nurturing primary setting in Leeds. You will support phonics, play-based learning, and foundational development, helping pupils through 1:1 and small-group activities.

The role requires Level 2/3 childcare or TA qualifications (or relevant experience), an Enhanced DBS, and a warm, reliable team player attitude for a busy school environment.

Qualifications

• Must have childcare or TA qualification (Level 2/3) or demonstrable experience with ages 4–7.
• Familiar with early phonics programmes and EYFS/KS1 learning frameworks.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the class teacher with daily routines, phonics sessions, and creative learning activities.
• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to help pupils develop early reading and communication skills.
• Observe and record pupil milestones to support developmental assessments.
• Supervise pupils safely during classroom transitions, playtimes, and school outings.

Skills

Phonics knowledge

EYFS/KS1 frameworks

Education

Level 2/3 Childcare or Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Do you have a passion for Early Years and Key Stage 1 child development?

Are you skilled at supporting young pupils through play-based learning and early phonics?

Are you available to start a new Teaching Assistant role right away?

We are working alongside a nurturing, well-resourced primary setting looking for a caring Primary Teaching Assistant to join their EYFS/KS1 team immediately. Focused on foundational tuition and holistic early development, the school provides a warm, stimulating environment where every child is valued.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the class teacher with daily routines, phonics sessions, and creative learning activities.
• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to help pupils develop early reading and communication skills.
• Observe and record pupil milestones to assist the teacher with developmental assessments.
• Supervise pupils safely during classroom transitions, playtimes, and school outings.

Requirements:

• Childcare or Teaching Assistant qualification (Level 2/3) or demonstrable experience with ages 4-7.
• Familiarity with early phonics programmes and EYFS/KS1 learning frameworks.
• Valid Enhanced DBS on the Update Service.
• Warm, approachable, and reliable team player.

Benefits of Randstad:

• Fast-track registration process so you can get into the classroom quickly.
• Transparent, competitive weekly pay
• User-friendly candidate app to view shifts and submit timesheets effortlessly.
• £300 Refer-a-Friend bonus when you introduce colleagues to Randstad.