Job Title:
Level 3 Teaching Assistant – KS1
Pay Rate:
£105.00 – £112.00 per day
Location:
Stratford-upon-Avon
Hours:
Full-time
Immediate Start | Fixed-term/Supply
Smart Education is recruiting for a Level 3 Teaching Assistant to support KS1 pupils within a specialist setting in the Stratford-upon-Avon area. This position offers an immediate start and requires someone confident, proactive and experienced in supporting young learners with additional needs.
Benefits of working as a KS1 Teaching Assistant:
• Support young learners during a key stage of early development
• Work in a nurturing environment focused on inclusion and pupil wellbeing
• Opportunity to use your Level 3 skills to deliver high-quality support
• Join a welcoming team with strong leadership and supportive colleagues
• Gain valuable SEN experience within a specialist provision
Job Requirements:
• Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification
• Experience supporting KS1 pupils, ideally within SEND
• Positive, energetic and committed to providing high-quality support
• Ability to assist with phonics, early literacy and numeracy
• Good communication skills with staff and families
• Enhanced Child & Adult Workforce DBS (or willingness to obtain one)
Role Responsibilities:
• Provide support to KS1 pupils during lessons, activities and routines
• Assist with 1:1 and small-group learning
• Help deliver personalised learning plans
• Promote independence, communication and social development
• Assist with classroom preparation and organisation
• Maintain a safe, calm and supportive learning environment
About Smart Education:
Smart Education is a specialist Education and Early Years agency, recruiting for both permanent and temporary roles including Teachers, Teaching Assistants, SEND professionals, Nursery Nurses and Tutors. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Child & Adult Workforce DBS check. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children or vulnerable adults