We are looking for a dedicated KS1 Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school on a long term temporary basis starting in October 2025.

Join a school where high expectations and enriching experiences help pupils thrive. From early years to Year 6, children are respectful, engaged, and confident learners who benefit from a broad curriculum, exciting trips, and hands-on activities like cooking and caring for school pets. Staff foster a strong sense of community, encouraging leadership, kindness, and pride in every pupil.

Duties as a KS1 Teaching Assistant:

• Support the class teacher with the planning and delivery of engaging lessons

• Work with small groups or individual pupils to reinforce learning and provide targeted support

• Assist with classroom management and maintain a positive learning atmosphere

• Support pupils’ social and emotional development, encouraging confidence and independence

• Prepare and organise learning materials and classroom resources

• Provide feedback to the teacher on pupil progress and behaviour

• Assist with the supervision of pupils during break and lunch times when required

• Contribute to creating a safe, inclusive, and stimulating classroom environment

Ideal KS1 Teaching Assistant:

• Relevant Teaching Assistant qualification (Level 2 or 3 preferred)

• Experience working within a KS1 setting

• A caring, patient, and adaptable approach to supporting young learners

• Strong communication and teamwork skills as a KS1 Teaching Assistant.

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. 

Step Teachers, 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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