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Step Teachers Ltd; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted high street shopping

Travel offers

Gym memberships

Well-being services

Job summary

Step Teachers Ltd. seeks a Year 1 Teaching Assistant to support a Year 1 class on a one-to-one and small-group basis and assist the teacher with engaging lessons. The role focuses on developing early literacy, numeracy and communication skills while fostering confidence and positive learning behaviours.

Ideal candidates have experience with primary-aged children and a patient, adaptable approach. Safeguarding and creating an inclusive classroom are core expectations, with weekly PAYE salary and

Qualifications

• Experience with primary-aged children is desirable.
• Experience in a school or educational setting is advantageous.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patient, caring, and adaptable approach.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents.
• Understanding of Key Stage 1 learning and development.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils within the Year 1 classroom on a one-to-one and small-group basis
• Assist the class teacher with the delivery of engaging lessons and activities
• Support the development of early literacy, numeracy, and communication skills
• Help pupils build confidence, independence, and positive learning behaviours
• Support children with differing learning needs and abilities
• Assist with classroom preparation and organisation
• Contribute to creating a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Patient approach

KS1 understanding

Safeguarding awareness

Job description

Year 1 Teaching Assistant – Long-term, temporary and ongoing, full-time starting September 2026

Thisis a successful Roman Catholic primary school catering for pupils aged 5–11, located in Stourbridge and part of the Emmaus Catholic Multi Academy Company. The school is known for its caring ethos, strong community values, and commitment to providing a high-quality education for all pupils.

The school provides a supportive and inclusive learning environment where children are encouraged to achieve academically while developing confidence, independence, and positive relationships.

Ofsted recognised the school as providing a strong standard of education, with a positive culture that supports pupils' learning and wellbeing.

Duties as a Year 1 Teaching Assistant:

• Support pupils within the Year 1 classroom on a one-to-one and small-group basis
• Assist the class teacher with the delivery of engaging lessons and activities
• Support the development of early literacy, numeracy, and communication skills
• Help pupils build confidence, independence, and positive learning behaviours
• Support children with differing learning needs and abilities
• Assist with classroom preparation and organisation
• Contribute to creating a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment

Ideal Year 1 Teaching Assistant:

• Previous experience working with primary-aged children is desirable
• Experience within a school or educational setting is advantageous
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Patient, caring, and adaptable approach
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents
• Understanding of Key Stage 1 learning and development
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

Benefits

• Discounted high street shopping
• Travel offers
• Gym memberships
• Comprehensive physical and emotional well‑being services

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

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.