KS1 Teaching Assistant

Year 1 Teaching Assistant – Thornton – September Start

Teaching Personnel is currently seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Year 1 Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Thornton from September 2026.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a supportive and proactive TA who is passionate about helping children thrive in the early stages of their education. The successful candidate will work closely with the class teacher to support learning and development across the classroom.

The Role:

Supporting pupils within a Year 1 classroom
Assisting with phonics sessions and early literacy development
Providing general classroom support and helping to maintain a positive learning environment
Working with small groups and individual pupils where required
Supporting behaviour management and pupil engagement

The Ideal Candidate Will:

Have previous experience working within a primary school setting
Have knowledge of phonics programmes (beneficial but not essential)
Be patient, nurturing, and enthusiastic
Be able to build positive relationships with pupils and staff
Hold an enhanced DBS on the update service or be willing to obtain one
There is also the opportunity for the successful applicant to start before the end of the summer term should they be available sooner.

If you are looking for a rewarding role within a supportive school environment, we would love to hear from you.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

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We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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