Year 1 Teaching Assistant - Enfield

Protocol Education Ltd; Enfield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An education recruitment agency is seeking a Year 1 Teaching Assistant for a primary school in Enfield. The role starts in September 2025, offering the opportunity to support children as they transition to structured learning. Candidates should have experience in Key Stage 1 or Early Years, with a Level 2 or Level 3 teaching assistant qualification preferred. The position involves assisting with phonics, reading, and encouraging positive behavior in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Weekly pay through PAYE

Free CPD and online training

Supportive registration process

Qualifications

• Experience in Key Stage 1 or Early Years is essential.
• Level 2 or Level 3 teaching assistant qualification preferred.
• Confident in delivering phonics support.
• Strong communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with phonics, reading, and early writing activities.
• Provide small group and one-on-one support.
• Encourage positive behavior in the classroom.
• Support social and emotional development.

Skills

Experience working in KS1 or EYFS

Strong communication skills

Calm and encouraging demeanor

Proactive approach

Education

Level 2 or Level 3 teaching assistant qualification

Job description

Year 1 Teaching Assistant – Primary School in Enfield
Support, nurture, and help young learners thrive in Key Stage 1.

Protocol Education is working in partnership with a vibrant, inclusive primary school in Enfield to recruit a committed and skilled Year 1 Teaching Assistant. This full-time role starts in September 2025 and offers the opportunity to support children as they transition from Early Years into more structured learning.

Location: Enfield
Start Date: September 2025
Hours: Full-time, term time
Pay: £90–£95 per day (depending on experience)

The Role:

As a Year 1 Teaching Assistant, you'll play a key role in helping pupils settle into Key Stage 1—supporting their learning, routines, and confidence as they take the next step in their education. You’ll work closely with the class teacher to deliver engaging lessons and provide targeted support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with phonics, reading, and early writing and maths activities
• Provide small group and 1:1 support to help children meet their learning goals
• Encourage positive behaviour and engagement in the classroom
• Support pupils with their social and emotional development
• Help maintain a well-organised, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment

About You:

• Experience working in KS1 or EYFS is essential
• A Level 2 or Level 3 teaching assistant qualification is preferred
• Confident delivering phonics support (Letters and Sounds, Read Write Inc, or similar)
• Calm, encouraging, and proactive with strong communication skills
• Thrive training is a bonus—but not required. (We offer free Thrive training to all Protocol Education staff.)

What the School Offers:

• A supportive, experienced Key Stage 1 team
• Regular CPD and a focus on professional growth
• A welcoming school community with strong parental engagement
• High standards, balanced with a caring, child-centred ethos

Why Join Protocol Education?

• Weekly pay through PAYE—no umbrella companies
• FREE CPD and online training to build your skills
• Local bookings and a consultant who knows your patch
• A supportive, streamlined registration process

If you’re passionate about early primary education and want to make a lasting impact on young learners, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Aamir on [e-mail] or 0208 371 7900/0203 219 7720.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

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.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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