General Teaching Assistant (Year 1) Contract Type: Full-time Temporary Work (Maternity Cover) Start Date: 06/04/2026 Location: Barnet, London, UK Salary: £95 – £100 per day About the Role Teach Now are recruiting on behalf of a progressive Jewish primary school in Barnet that is looking to appoint a General Teaching Assistant to support a Year 1 class on a full-time maternity cover basis starting after the half term break. You will be working alongside a strong and experienced class teacher, supporting a mixed-ability Year 1 class and helping pupils to build confidence and make strong progress in their early years of primary education. This role involves supporting the whole class as well as delivering small group interventions in phonics, maths and English. It would suit a Teaching Assistant with previous classroom experience or someone academically strong who is confident supporting early learning and literacy development. Key Responsibilities • Support the Year 1 class teacher with daily classroom activities • Deliver small group interventions in phonics, maths and English • Provide targeted support to pupils with different learning needs • Help maintain a positive, engaging and structured classroom environment • Assist pupils in developing confidence, independence and strong learning habits Requirements To be eligible for this role, applicants should have: • Experience working as a Teaching Assistant in a primary school or relevant education experience • Confidence supporting phonics and early literacy development • The ability to deliver small group interventions effectively • A positive, sensible and proactive attitude • Strong communication and teamwork skills • Relevant TA qualifications or previous classroom experience are highly beneficial. Our Client Can Offer You This welcoming primary school offers a supportive and inclusive environment where staff and pupils are valued and encouraged to achieve their full potential. Staff benefit from: • A friendly and collaborative school community • Excellent facilities and learning resources • A high standard of teaching and learning • Early finish on Fridays with full pay • An inclusive ethos welcoming staff and pupils of all faiths and backgrounds • A positive working environment with no formal dress code Why work via Teach Now? Teach-Now are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff. We: • Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance. • Offer an excellent ‘refer a friend’ scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days. • Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee. • Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders Application Process: Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Teach-Now directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education. Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you. Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures. We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance