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KS1 Teaching Assistant

Job details
Posting date: 02 February 2026
Salary: £32,000.00 per year
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 04 March 2026
Location: N1 1AA
Remote working: On-site only
Company: JobsinED Ltd
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: KS1TEACHINGASSI-260202-5959

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Summary

KS1 Teaching Assistant – Propel Young Minds in Dynamic Islington School

Step into a high-impact KS1 Teaching Assistant role where your ambition will ignite the learning journeys of brilliant young learners in one of Islington’s most creative and progressive primary settings. This is your chance to make a significant mark, guiding Key Stage 1 pupils at a pivotal time in their education while working alongside outstanding educators. If you’re a driven graduate with aspirations in teaching, psychology, or SEN, this scene-stealing opportunity will propel your career and provide vivid, hands-on experience every day.

Experience daily inspiration as a KS1 Teaching Assistant within a vibrant school rated Good to Outstanding by Ofsted. From the moment you arrive, you will be immersed in a collaborative environment powered by passion, state-of-the-art resources, and a relentless commitment to nurturing both pupils and staff. With access to elite CPD, tailored mentoring, and unique exposure to the full spectrum of learning needs, you’ll rapidly grow your skill set, confidence, and professional network – all while making a real and visible difference.

Key Highlights:
• KS1 Teaching Assistant, shaping young learners’ foundations
• Circa £32,000 pro-rata – a game-changing starting salary for graduates
• Modern, inclusive Islington primary school with exceptional links
• Ofsted rating: Good to Outstanding – dynamic standards and support
• Sector-leading CPD, career acceleration & bespoke mentoring
• Unmatched for aspiring teachers, psychologists or SEN specialists
• Open-plan classrooms, dedicated sensory zones, cutting-edge tech

What You’ll Be Doing:
• Delivering 1:1 and small group support to KS1 children across the curriculum
• Embedding phonics, numeracy, and expressive arts through inventive activities
• Supporting pupils with varied needs, including those with SEN/EAL
• Collaborating with experienced educators and external specialists
• Leading on creative interventions and supporting enrichment sessions

Ideal "KS1 Teaching Assistant" for this Islington School:
• Top-performing, driven graduates with a genuine passion for education
• Aspirations in teaching, psychology, SEN, or child development pathways
• Energetic, compassionate, and resilient team players
• Exceptional communicators with initiative and empathy
• Adaptable, reflective, and hungry to turn potential into expertise

Why Join This Islington School?:
• Welcoming, forward-thinking staff invested in your potential
• Real leadership opportunities for outstanding KS1 Teaching Assistants
• Distinctive training and routes into teaching or educational psychology
• Outstanding behaviour, positive reinforcement, high student engagement
• Your impact on pupils’ progress will be celebrated and developed at every turn

Transform your ambitions into genuine expertise with the KS1 Teaching Assistant role that puts you at the forefront of educational impact in Islington. Apply now for a launchpad position that will shape your career and inspire the next generation – interviews are booking fast.

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