Year 1 Teaching Assistant

Year 1 Teaching Assistant (Full-time)

• March start date
• Wakefield Primary School
• Recent Primary school experience required

About the Role

NextGen Teachers are proud to be recruiting on behalf of a highly regarded, forward-thinking primary academy in Wakefield for a full-time Year 1 Teaching Assistant to start in March 2026.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive and dynamic Key Stage 1 team, working as a general classroom Teaching Assistant. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting high-quality teaching and learning, with a particular focus on phonics delivery and targeted intervention support.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide in-class support across Year 1

• Provide 1:1 support to children with Autism and Learning needs in Year 1

• Support the delivery of structured phonics sessions

• Deliver small-group and 1:1 interventions in literacy and early reading

• Assist with planning and preparation of learning activities

• Support pupils with varying learning needs to ensure progress and engagement

• Promote positive behaviour and contribute to a nurturing classroom environment

• Work collaboratively with class teachers and the wider school team

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Experience working within a Primary School setting (preferably Key Stage 1)

• A strong understanding of phonics schemes and early reading development

• Experience delivering small-group interventions

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• A proactive and adaptable approach

• A passion for supporting young learners to achieve their full potential

• A relevant Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (desirable)

If you are a committed and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding full-time role starting in March 2026, we would love to hear from you.

Please apply directly to the advert and one of our team will be in touch.

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