KS1 Teaching Assistant

Teach Now is seeking a warm, organised and enthusiastic KS1 Teaching Assistant for a full-time position at a supportive primary school in Enfield.

You will help children make the important transition from early learning into the more structured KS1 curriculum. Your support will strengthen pupils’ phonics, early reading, writing and number skills while helping them develop confidence, independence and positive classroom habits.

The school would particularly welcome someone who understands that young children learn best through clear routines, encouragement, purposeful talk and carefully structured activities.

• Supporting the class teacher during lessons and activities
  
• Delivering phonics practice and early-reading interventions
  
• Listening to pupils read and recording their progress
  
• Supporting early writing, handwriting and number work
  
• Preparing practical resources and learning areas
  
• Helping pupils follow routines and manage transitions
  
• Providing additional support for children with SEND or communication needs
  
• Encouraging positive behaviour, independence and cooperation
  
• Supervising children safely during different parts of the school day
  
• Sharing observations with the teacher and SENCO
  

You should have:

• Experience working with children in EYFS or KS1
  
• A basic understanding of systematic synthetic phonics
  
• Strong spoken English and clear communication
  
• Patience, creativity and a nurturing approach
  
• The ability to engage young children while maintaining clear expectations
  
• Confidence supporting early literacy and numeracy
  
• Reliable attendance, punctuality and professional conduct
  
• The right to work in the UK
  
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply
  
• Two satisfactory professional references
  

A Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in supporting teaching and learning, childcare or early years would be desirable. Experience with speech-and-language needs or programmes such as Read Write Inc. would also be useful.

• A welcoming KS1 team with shared resources and planning
  
• Clear classroom routines and an inclusive approach
  
• Opportunities to develop phonics and intervention experience
  
• Support from the class teacher, phase leader and SENCO
  
• A long-term role offering consistency and meaningful pupil relationships
  
• Valuable experience for future teacher training or specialist-support roles
  

Teach-Now are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff. We:

• Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance.

• Offer an excellent ‘refer a friend’ scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days.

• Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee.

• Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders

Application Process: Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Teach-Now directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education. Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you.

Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.

We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance.