Job Description

KS1 Teaching Assistant

Are you a passionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant looking to make a real difference in the classroom? We are excited to offer a fantastic part-time opportunity for a Key Stage 1 (KS1) Teaching Assistant in Barking and Dagenham, London. This role focuses on providing booster sessions, interventions, and special educational needs (SEN) support, helping young learners reach their full potential.

About the KS1 Teaching Assistant Role:

This part-time, temporary position is ideal for a compassionate and proactive KS1 Teaching Assistant who thrives on supporting children’s academic and personal growth. With a competitive daily rate of £85-£100, this role provides the opportunity to work closely with KS1 pupils, delivering tailored interventions and supporting their unique needs. The role is available for an immediate start.

What We Offer:

• Rewarding Work: Make a meaningful impact by helping students achieve their academic goals and build confidence

.• Training Opportunities: Access to ongoing professional development to enhance your skills in interventions and SEN support

.• Supportive Environment: Work alongside experienced educators in a collaborative and inclusive school community.

• Diverse Role: Gain experience in delivering booster sessions, small group work, and 1:1 interventions

.• Flexible Schedule: Enjoy the benefits of a part-time role, with a focus on maintaining work-life balance.

About You:

• Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant or in a similar educational support role is highly desirable.

• A passion for working with children, particularly in Key Stage 1, and a commitment to their development

.• Knowledge of boosters and interventions techniques, with a focus on improving literacy and numeracy skills.

• Understanding of special educational needs (SEN) and the ability to provide tailored support to pupils with diverse learning needs

.• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with students, staff, and parents.

About the School

Located in the heart of Barking and Dagenham, this inclusive primary school is committed to fostering a nurturing and engaging learning environment. With a focus on academic excellence and personal development, the school provides outstanding support and resources to both students and staff.

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

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