Teaching Assistant - Key Stage 1

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Wirral; On-site; GBP 131,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development training

PAYE payroll

Holiday pay

Pension

£250 referral reward

Job summary

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd in Wirral is seeking a KS1 Teaching Assistant to support a child 1-to-1 and assist with small groups under the teacher's guidance. You will help manage routines, learning activities and behaviour in a positive classroom environment.

The role offers part-time, full-time and term-time patterns, with pay between £95 and £100 per hour depending on experience. Benefits include access to professional development, PAYE payroll, holiday pay and pension.

Qualifications

• Teaching Assistant qualification or relevant transferable care experience.
• Ability to support an individual child and adapt to classroom routines.
• Strong communication and patience with children of varying abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support a KS1 child 1-to-1 and assist small groups as needed.
• Help manage daily routines and learning activities under the teacher's guidance.
• Assist in modifying behaviour to create a positive learning environment.
• Contribute to a flexible and rewarding classroom setting.

Skills

Communication

Patience

Classroom management

Education

Teaching Assistant Qualification

Job description

Job Title: KS1 Teaching Assistant, SEND Children (1-2-1)

Location:Wirral

Pay: £95 to 100 (Experience Dependent)

Working pattern: Part-Time, Full-Time, Term-Time

Contract: Starting from September onwards

Your new role

As a Teaching Assistant, you'll be able to support a KS1 child working alongside the teacher to help manage daily routines and learning activities. You may assist small groups of children as well with tasks. But generally, provide support to a child 1 to 1 as well as being able to modify challenging behaviour if needed by creating a positive and engaging learning environment. This is a flexible and rewarding role where your contribution makes a real difference every day.

What you'll need to succeed

To be able to become a Teaching Assistant, you will need to have a Teaching Assistant Qualification or have relevant transferable experience (care or something similar). To thrive in this role, you'll need to have a proactive and supportive attitude. You should be confident working with children with different abilities, helping with group tasks and classroom routines. Strong communication, patience, and the ability to follow the teacher's directions are key. A genuine passion for education and a flexible approach will help you make a positive impact every day. You should be able to support an individual child, helping them day to day and be comfortable in a classroom environment.

What you'll get in return

You'll receive competitive pay and valuable experience in a supportive setting. Plus, you'll be added to the Hays recruitment database, giving you access to future job opportunities across education and beyond - keeping your career moving forward. You'll also enjoy a range of employee benefits, including:

• £250 reward every time you recommend a colleague
• Access to free Professional Development Training
• Option to be paid via PAYE
• Holiday Pay
• Option to pay into pension