KS1 Teaching Assistant

KS1 Teaching Assistant

Location: Leeds
Contract: Monday to Friday (8:30am - 3:30pm), Term-Time Only
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £90 - £95 per day

NextGen Teachers are excited to be recruiting a KS1 Teaching Assistant for a welcoming and supportive primary school in Wakefield.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a committed Key Stage 1 team focused on building strong foundations in literacy, numeracy, and social development. The school prides itself on creating a nurturing and structured environment where pupils feel supported, challenged, and inspired to achieve their best.

The role is ideal for a proactive, patient, and enthusiastic individual who is passionate about supporting young learners at a crucial stage in their education.

About the Role

As a KS1 Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with the class teacher and wider KS1 team to support teaching and learning across Year 1 and/or Year 2.

Your role will include:

• Providing full-class support during lessons to ensure all pupils remain engaged and on task

• Delivering targeted phonics interventions (including small group work) to support early reading development

• Supporting pupils with literacy and numeracy interventions to help close learning gaps

• Providing 1:1 support for pupils who require additional academic or pastoral support

• Assisting with planning and preparation of engaging classroom activities

• Supporting assessment and tracking of pupil progress

• Helping to maintain a positive, well-managed, and inclusive classroom environment

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Previous experience working within a KS1 setting

• Experience delivering or supporting phonics programmes (e.g. Read Write Inc, Little Wandle, or similar)

• Knowledge and understanding of a variety of SEN needs

• Confidence supporting both small groups and 1:1 interventions

• Strong communication, adaptability, and teamwork skills

• A good understanding of safeguarding and child protection responsibilities

• An enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

• Minimum GCSE grade C/4 in English, Maths, and Science

• A Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (desirable but not essential)

If you're ready to take the next step in your education career and make a meaningful impact within a KS1 classroom, we'd love to hear from you.

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