Job Description
Teaching Assistant - KS1\n\nLocation: Hayes, London\nContract: Fixed Term (1 Academic Year)\nHours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 4:00pm\nSalary: £18,500+ (commensurate with experience)\nTrial Days: Commencing 4th September 2025A welcoming and inclusive primary school in Hayes, part of a wider and supportive academy trust, are currently looking for a committed and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join their Key Stage 1 team for the 2025-26 academic year.\n\nThis is a fixed-term position for one academic year, ideal for someone who is passionate about supporting children's learning and development in a nurturing classroom environment.\n\nWhat we're looking for:\n\nWe are seeking an individual with previous experience working within education, ideally within a primary school setting. The successful candidate will bring energy, patience, and a proactive approach to supporting both the teacher and pupils in the classroom.\n\nYour role will include:\n\nSupporting teaching and learning in a KS1 classroom.\nWorking one-to-one or with small groups of children to reinforce learning.\nAssisting in planning, preparation of resources, and classroom organisation.\nHelping to create a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment.\nSupporting the emotional and social development of pupils.Working with us means:\n\nBeing part of a collaborative and forward-thinking academy trust.\nWorking in a friendly school community that values diversity, respect, and kindness.\nOpportunities for professional development and support from experienced colleagues.Trial days will begin on 4th September 2025, with the role starting shortly after for the full academic year.\n\nTo apply, please send your CV and a short cover letter outlining your relevant experience and interest in the role.\n\nAPPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION\n\nAll applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy\nYour CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained\nYou must have legal right to work in the UK\nYou must be willing to attend a registration interviewVeritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.\n\nDisclaimer\n\n'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation.
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