KS1 Teaching Assistant Location: BH10 Contract: Full-Time, Term Time Only Agency: Teaching Personnel About the Role Teaching Personnel are working with a lovely primary school in the BH10 area who are looking for a caring and enthusiastic KS1 Teaching Assistant to join their team. You’ll be supporting children in Years 1 and 2, helping them build confidence and develop key skills in a positive and supportive classroom environment. What You’ll Be Doing Supporting the teacher with engaging KS1 lessons Working with small groups and on a 1:1 basis Assisting with phonics, reading, writing, and early maths Promoting positive behaviour and supporting pupil wellbeing Supporting children with SEND where needed Helping to keep the classroom organised and running smoothly What We’re Looking For Experience working with children (school experience desirable) A positive, patient, and adaptable approach Good communication and teamwork skills GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths Desirable Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification Experience with phonics programmes or SEND support Unqualified candidates with relevant experience are welcome Why Work with Teaching Personnel? Weekly pay and competitive rates Free CPD and training opportunities Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant Safeguarding All applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and references in line with safer recruitment practices. Apply Now Send your CV and a short supporting statement — we’d love to hear from you! All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website