Looking to make a real difference right at the start of a child’s learning journey?
We’re working with friendly, inclusive primary schools in Hackney who are on the lookout for a dedicated KS1 Teaching Assistant. This is a chance to play a key role in those all-important early years, helping young learners build confidence, curiosity, and a love for school from day one.
You’ll work closely with class teachers to bring lessons to life, support children as they find their feet, and create a nurturing space where every child feels safe, supported, and ready to grow.
If you’re caring, proactive, and happy to get stuck in, this could be just the role for you.
What you’ll be doing:
• Supporting pupils across KS1 with daily classroom activities
• Assisting the class teacher with lesson delivery and classroom routines
• Working with small groups to build key skills in Phonics, Reading, Writing and Maths
• Providing 1:1 support to help children stay engaged and on track
• Encouraging positive behaviour and creating a calm, supportive environment
• Helping children develop confidence, independence, and strong social skills
What we’re looking for:
The right fit for this role is:
• Someone with experience in a primary setting (helpful, but not essential)
• Caring, patient, and confident working with young children
• A strong communicator who builds positive relationships easily
• Adaptable and calm, even on the busiest of school days
• Genuinely passionate about supporting early years development
Why work with Protocol Education?
We keep things simple. Honest conversations, clear communication, and schools that genuinely match what you’re looking for.
You’ll get:
• Weekly pay through PAYE, no umbrella companies
• FREE access to our online CPD Academy
• Personalised support from a dedicated consultant
• Opportunities across mainstream, SEND, and alternative settings
• Streamlined registration and local placements
• A referral scheme that genuinely rewards you
Email your CV to to find out if this role is the right fit for you!
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further 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.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the 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 FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
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