Year 1/2 Teaching Assistant

Step Teachers; Banbury; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a motivated Teaching Assistant for a mixed Year 1/2 class starting September 2025. You will play a crucial role in supporting early education by assisting with literacy, numeracy, and creating an inclusive learning environment. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience and a passion for education.

Benefits

Access to exclusive deals

Comprehensive well-being services

Qualifications

• Experience working with KS1 pupils, particularly in Year 1 or 2.
• Good understanding of phonics programmes (e.g., Letters and Sounds).
• Reliable and enthusiastic, with a passion for helping children.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in Year 1 and 2 in various class settings.
• Assist with phonics, literacy, and numeracy activities.
• Provide targeted support to students needing extra help.

Skills

Experience with KS1 pupils

Understanding of KS1 curriculum

Initiative

Teamwork

Kindness

Education

Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant or equivalent

Job description

We are seeking a motivated and nurturing Teaching Assistant to support learning in a mixed Year 1/2 class. This role offers a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact during the crucial early stages of children’s education. Beginning September 2025.

Duties as a Year 1/2 Teaching Assistant:

• Support pupils across Year 1 and Year 2, both in whole-class settings and in small intervention groups.

• Assist with the delivery of phonics, early literacy, and numeracy activities.

• Work closely with the class teacher to adapt resources and manage the learning environment.

• Provide targeted support for pupils who may need additional help with learning or behaviour.

• Foster a positive and inclusive atmosphere where all children feel valued and supported.

Ideal Year 1/2 Teaching Assistant:

• Have experience working with KS1 pupils, particularly in Year 1 or 2.

• Demonstrate a good understanding of the KS1 curriculum and phonics (e.g. Letters and Sounds or Little Wandle).

• Be kind, reliable, and enthusiastic with a genuine passion for helping children thrive.

• Work effectively as part of a team and use their initiative when needed as a Year 1/2 Teaching Assistant.

• Hold a relevant qualification (e.g. Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant or equivalent) or have strong practical experience.

Why Class Act?

With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, and Devon. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services.

Class Act, an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, adheres to REC (Recruitment & Employment Confederation) standards for safeguarding children. Upon registration, candidates undergo enhanced DBS checks, full reference verifications, and eligibility confirmations.

Your weekly pay is processed through PAYE. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of.

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