Year 1 Teaching Assistant

Step Teachers Ltd; West Alvington; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Step Teachers Ltd in London is seeking an enthusiastic Year 1 Teaching Assistant to provide full-time support in a Year 1 class. The role offers long-term temporary status with an ASAP start and ongoing opportunities.

Ideal candidates will be calm, patient, and capable of 1:1 support, small-group intervention, and helping with early literacy and numeracy, while upholding safeguarding and promoting pupil well-being. Salary is dependent on experience and paid weekly through PAYE.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils in KS1, especially Year 1.
• Calm, patient and nurturing approach to young learners.
• Ability to follow teacher directions and work well in a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide full-time support in a Year 1 classroom.
• Assist with small groups, interventions, and 1:1 support.
• Support early literacy, numeracy, phonics and wider learning tasks.
• Promote safeguarding and pupil well-being; uphold routines.

Skills

KS1 experience

1:1 support

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Year 1 Teaching Assistant – Full-time, long-term temporary and ongoing role starting ASAP

This school provides a calm, nurturing, and well‑organised learning environment where pupils benefit from supportive adults, consistent routines, and engaging early years and KS1 teaching. Staff work collaboratively to uphold high expectations, helping children feel safe, confident, and ready to learn. Pupils respond positively to structured support that promotes independence, resilience, and steady academic progress.

Duties as Year 1 Teaching Assistant:

• Provide full-time support in a Year 1 classroom
• Assist with small groups, interventions, and 1:1 support where required
• Support early literacy, numeracy, phonics and wider learning tasks
• Help maintain consistent behaviour expectations and positive routines
• Contribute to SEND support where appropriate
• Assist with classroom organisation, preparation of resources, and daily activities
• Promote pupils’ social, emotional and personal development
• Uphold safeguarding expectations and prioritise pupil welfare

Ideal Year 1 Teaching Assistant:

• Experience supporting pupils in KS1, especially Year 1
• SEND experience is beneficial
• Calm, patient, and nurturing approach to young learners
• Confident delivering small‑group and individual support
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Able to follow teacher direction and use initiative appropriately
• Reliable, proactive, and committed to supporting pupil progress
• Dedicated to safeguarding and promoting pupil well‑being

Why Step Teachers?

With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, Devon and Greater Manchester. 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. We are an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, proud members of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC), and REC Audited in Education, which means we have undergone rigorous external auditing to ensure we consistently meet the highest safeguarding and compliance standing in education recruitment. 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. Your salary – dependent on experience – is paid weekly through PAYE – that means no self‑employed or umbrella companies. 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.