Year 1 Teaching Assistant

senploy; Wembley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An agency for educational roles is seeking a Year 1 Teaching Assistant for a full-time position in Brent, UK. The successful candidate will assist the teacher and help prepare lessons in a supportive primary school environment. Qualified applicants should have at least one year of Key Stage 1 or 2 experience and up-to-date safeguarding training. This temporary role starts ASAP and lasts until July 2026, with an opportunity for extension depending on performance.

Benefits

Accredited professional development courses

In-house training and development

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year Key Stage 1 or 2 experience in the UK.
• Up to date safeguarding training issued in the last year.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher in preparing lessons and other tasks.
• Help create a supportive learning environment.

Skills

Key Stage 1 or 2 experience

Up to date safeguarding training

Job description

JOB TITLE

Year 1 Teaching Assistant

ABOUT THE SCHOOL

Prospero Teaching is looking for a Teaching Assistant to join a school in Brent, NW10. The school is a popular mainstream Primary School with a supportive senior leadership team. The school is going from strength to strength and providing training to all staff. Depending on performance the school would look at either extending the contract or offering a permanent position.

CONTRACT / POSITION DETAILS

• Location: Brent, NW10.
• Type of work: Teaching Assistant – assisting the teacher – helping prepare lessons.
• Position: Year 1 Teaching Assistant
• Contract or position start date: ASAP START
• Duration / Likely Duration: Until end of the academic year July 2026 (possibly on-going)
• Contract or position end date (if applicable): July 2026
• Contract type (temp/perm/temp to perm): Temporary Contract
• Full time/part time: Full time
• Minimum rate of pay: Minimum rate £95 per day
• Hours: 8:30 am – 4pm , Mon – Fri (term time only)

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 1 year Key Stage 1 or 2 experience in the UK
• Up to date safeguarding training issued in the last year

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
• Provide two professional child related references that cover at least the last two years

APPLICATION

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

PROSPERO TEACHING ROLE NOTES

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

PROSPERO TEACHING BENEFITS

• Accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
• In‑house Training and Development Team