Year 1 Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 30 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £96 to £115 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 February 2026 |
| Location: | Lewisham, London |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 201855 |
Summary
Year 1 Teaching Assistant - Long Term
£95-£115 per day
Start: After February Half Term
We are working with a welcoming and supportive primary school who are seeking a long-term Teaching Assistant to join their fantastic Year 1 team from February half term.
This role would suit a Teaching Assistant with Early Years experience who is passionate about supporting young learners and helping pupils thrive both academically and emotionally.
The role:
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Support pupils within a Year 1 classroom, including those with SEND
Support pupils within a Year 1 classroom, including those with SEND
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Work closely with the class teacher to support learning and development
Work closely with the class teacher to support learning and development
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Provide targeted support to help pupils access the curriculum
Provide targeted support to help pupils access the curriculum
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Promote positive behaviour and inclusion across the classroom
Promote positive behaviour and inclusion across the classroom
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Be an active, reliable member of the wider school team
Be an active, reliable member of the wider school team
The ideal candidate will:
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Have experience supporting children in Early Years or Key Stage 1
Have experience supporting children in Early Years or Key Stage 1
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Demonstrate a good standard of English and Mathematics
Demonstrate a good standard of English and Mathematics
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Be patient, positive, and nurturing in their approach
Be patient, positive, and nurturing in their approach
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Have excellent communication and teamwork skills
Have excellent communication and teamwork skills
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Be committed to inclusion and ensuring the best outcomes for all pupils
Be committed to inclusion and ensuring the best outcomes for all pupils
-
Confidently use positive behaviour management strategies
Confidently use positive behaviour management strategies
What's on offer:
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Long-term role in a supportive and welcoming school
Long-term role in a supportive and welcoming school
-
Daily pay of £95-£115, depending on experience
Daily pay of £95-£115, depending on experience
-
Opportunity to be part of a strong Year 1 team
Opportunity to be part of a strong Year 1 team
-
Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
£95-£115 per day
Start: After February Half Term
We are working with a welcoming and supportive primary school who are seeking a long-term Teaching Assistant to join their fantastic Year 1 team from February half term.
This role would suit a Teaching Assistant with Early Years experience who is passionate about supporting young learners and helping pupils thrive both academically and emotionally.
The role:
-
Support pupils within a Year 1 classroom, including those with SEND
Support pupils within a Year 1 classroom, including those with SEND
-
Work closely with the class teacher to support learning and development
Work closely with the class teacher to support learning and development
-
Provide targeted support to help pupils access the curriculum
Provide targeted support to help pupils access the curriculum
-
Promote positive behaviour and inclusion across the classroom
Promote positive behaviour and inclusion across the classroom
-
Be an active, reliable member of the wider school team
Be an active, reliable member of the wider school team
The ideal candidate will:
-
Have experience supporting children in Early Years or Key Stage 1
Have experience supporting children in Early Years or Key Stage 1
-
Demonstrate a good standard of English and Mathematics
Demonstrate a good standard of English and Mathematics
-
Be patient, positive, and nurturing in their approach
Be patient, positive, and nurturing in their approach
-
Have excellent communication and teamwork skills
Have excellent communication and teamwork skills
-
Be committed to inclusion and ensuring the best outcomes for all pupils
Be committed to inclusion and ensuring the best outcomes for all pupils
-
Confidently use positive behaviour management strategies
Confidently use positive behaviour management strategies
What's on offer:
-
Long-term role in a supportive and welcoming school
Long-term role in a supportive and welcoming school
-
Daily pay of £95-£115, depending on experience
Daily pay of £95-£115, depending on experience
-
Opportunity to be part of a strong Year 1 team
Opportunity to be part of a strong Year 1 team
-
Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant