Key Stage 1 Teaching Assistant – Full-time, temporary to permanent from September 2026
The inspection report highlights a positive and inclusive primary school environment where pupils feel safe, supported, and motivated to learn. Teaching is purposeful and well structured, helping pupils build strong foundations in their learning. Leadership demonstrates a clear commitment to safeguarding, staff collaboration, and supporting pupils’ academic and personal development, creating a calm and nurturing atmosphere.
This Key Stage 1 Teaching Assistant role offers a full-time, temporary to permanent opportunity starting in September 2026. The Key Stage 1 Teaching Assistant will work closely with class teachers to support pupils in their early learning, helping them develop confidence, independence, and essential skills. This role is ideal for a caring and proactive Teaching Assistant seeking long-term progression within a supportive primary setting.Duties as Key Stage 1 Teaching Assistant:

• Support pupils across Key Stage 1 in lessons and daily classroom activities
• Work with individuals and small groups to reinforce learning
• Assist with phonics, early literacy, and numeracy activities
• Support pupils’ social, emotional, and behavioural development
• Help maintain a positive, inclusive, and well-managed classroom environment
• Support classroom routines, transitions, and organisation
• Work collaboratively with teachers and other support staff
• Observe and feedback on pupil progress to teaching staff
• Encourage positive behaviour, engagement, and independence
• Uphold safeguarding, welfare, and health and safety responsibilities at all times

Ideal Key Stage 1 Teaching Assistant:

• Experience working as a Teaching Assistant or supporting children in Key Stage 1
• Understanding of early childhood development and KS1 curriculum
• Patient, caring, and supportive approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Reliable and committed to a full-time role
• Willingness to begin on a temporary basis with the opportunity to become permanent
• Proactive and adaptable attitude
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

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 and support staff. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services. We are an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, proud members of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC), and REC Audited in Education, which means we have undergone rigorous external auditing to ensure we consistently meet the highest safeguarding and compliance standing in education recruitment. Step Teachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates registering with Step Teachers are subject to safeguarding checks in line with the DfE’s statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, including reference checks and an Enhanced DBS check either registered on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one. Your salary – dependent on experience – is paid weekly through PAYE – that means no self‑employed or umbrella companies. 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. Recommend a friend to receive a £100 Amazon voucher for yourself, and a chance for you both to win a holiday worth up to £1000 – If you know anyone who is looking for temporary, permanent or supply work then get in touch with us today!