KS1 Teaching Assistant
Teach Now
Location: Harrow, London
Pay: £90–£100 per day
Contract: Full Time, Temporary
Start Date: September 2026
Teach Now is looking for a warm, enthusiastic KS1 Teaching Assistant to support pupils during the important early stages of their primary education.
Working within a primary school in Harrow, you will help children develop their early literacy, numeracy, communication and learning skills while supporting the class teacher in creating an engaging and positive classroom.
- Support pupils throughout KS1 lessons and activities.
- Work with individuals and small groups who need additional help.
- Reinforce phonics, early reading, writing and number skills.
- Prepare classroom resources and support learning activities.
- Encourage children to become confident and independent learners.
- Provide additional support for pupils with SEN where appropriate.
- Help maintain positive behaviour and classroom routines.
- Previous experience working with children in a school, nursery or educational setting.
- Understanding of KS1 learning and development.
- Phonics experience would be particularly valuable.
- Good literacy and numeracy skills.
- A patient, enthusiastic and nurturing approach.
- Relevant Level 2 or Level 3 qualification desirable.
- Enhanced DBS and right to work in the UK.
You’ll benefit from competitive pay, dedicated consultant support, CPD opportunities and access to schools throughout Harrow and wider London.
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.
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