Y1 Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Bonds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a KS1 Teaching Assistant for a long-term position at a Primary School in Garstang. The role involves supporting children's learning and development, delivering interventions, and working closely with the class teacher. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and be adaptable to meet the varying needs of pupils. The position offers £13.75 per hour with working hours from Monday to Friday, 8:45 to 15:30.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children's development required.
• Knowledge of EYFS curriculum is beneficial.
• Ability to build trusting relationships with pupils is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide additional learning support directed by the class teacher.
• Deliver group interventions to pupils requiring support.
• Adapt activities to meet children's needs.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to adopt a flexible approach

Understanding of different learning abilities

Understanding of the EYFS curriculum

High levels of professionalism

Job description

Year 1 / KS1 Teaching Assistant - Garstang

Do you have a passion for supporting children with their development?

Teaching Personnel may have the role for you.

Contract: Long-term position to support within a Year 1 class.
Pay: £13.75 per hour
Start: January 2026
Working hours: Monday-Friday, 8:45-15:30 with a 30-minute lunch break each day.

I am working closely with the Headteacher of a reputable mainstream Primary School located in Garstang. The headteacher is keen to welcome someone who has a drive for supporting all children in reaching their full potential. It is a fully inclusive school, and all staff members work collaboratively to ensure quality teaching and learning takes place.

Main duties

As a KS1 Teaching Assistant in this role, the main duties will involve closing gaps in learning, providing additional learning support, and delivering group interventions to 3-4 pupils requiring support with Speech and Language/Phonics. These will be directed by the class teacher, with activities planned and ready to implement. The ability to adopt a flexible approach is essential, as activities may need to be adapted to meet the needs of the children. Building and maintaining positive, trusting relationships with pupils is key to supporting their learning and development.

Success criteria

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to adopt a flexible approach
• Approachable
• Understanding of different learning abilities
• Understanding of the EYFS curriculum
• Resilient
• Organised
• Punctual
• Holds great responsibility for the duration of the role
• High levels of professionalism

Next steps

• If you are interested in this position, please get in touch with Chloe by clicking apply now.
• Once we have your details on the system, we can put your CV forward for the position.
• The school will shortlist CVs and invite selected candidates to meet, which may involve an informal interview or a trial day/week in school.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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