Job Description

Key Stage 1 Teaching Assistant (TA)

Hours of Work: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM, Term Time

Pay: £85-£100 per day

Location: Hackney

Job Type: Part Time

About the school:

Our Hackney-based school is a lively, inclusive, and welcoming environment where every student is encouraged to thrive. We’re proud of our diversity and commitment to equality, with students from many different backgrounds and a warm community spirit that’s at the heart of everything we do. Our facilities are modern, well-resourced, and designed to inspire a love for learning. We strive to nurture each child’s strengths, from academic achievement to personal growth, and believe that everyone deserves a supportive environment to realize their potential.

About the role:

As a Key Stage 1 Teaching Assistant, you’ll be working in a part-time capacity, with a special focus on boosters and interventions for our youngest learners. This role is ideal for someone who has experience supporting primary-aged children and is particularly passionate about Special Educational Needs (SEN). You’ll play a key role in providing targeted support to small groups and individual students, helping to strengthen their academic skills and boost their confidence. Your role will be varied, with each day bringing new and rewarding challenges that make a real difference in the lives of our students.

Application Requirements:

• Experience working with young children, ideally in a primary school setting.

• Knowledge or background in SEN, interventions, or similar programmes.

• An empathetic and patient nature, with strong communication skills.

• A proactive approach to identifying areas where children need extra help.

• A commitment to creating a positive and inclusive learning environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the classroom teacher to develop and deliver booster sessions.

• Provide one-on-one or small group support to students, focusing on literacy and numeracy skills.

• Help adapt learning materials to meet the needs of individual learners.

• Maintain a positive and encouraging atmosphere for each child’s growth.

• Support students with any additional needs to foster their independence and engagement.

Perks and Benefits:

When you join our team, you’ll be part of a school that values continuous development and professional growth. We offer ongoing training, networking opportunities, and a supportive environment where you’ll feel like part of a family. Located in Hackney, we are close to major transport links, making it convenient for your daily commute. This role provides a fantastic balance with part-time hours, allowing you to gain valuable experience and make an impact while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

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 qualifications 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