KS1 Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 26 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £103.95 to £110 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 March 2026 |
| Location: | Middleton, Greater Manchester |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 204682 |
Summary
ob Title: KS1 Teaching Assistant
Location: Middleton
Job Type: Full-Time
Start Date: ASAP
About the Role
The successful candidate will play a vital role in supporting class teachers, delivering interventions, and helping pupils build strong foundations in their early education.
Key Responsibilities
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Support the class teacher in delivering engaging and effective lessons
Support the class teacher in delivering engaging and effective lessons
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Provide targeted 1:1 and small group phonics and literacy interventions
Provide targeted 1:1 and small group phonics and literacy interventions
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Assist with planning and preparing classroom resources
Assist with planning and preparing classroom resources
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Support pupils with varying abilities, including those with additional needs
Support pupils with varying abilities, including those with additional needs
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Promote positive behaviour and maintain a calm, structured learning environment
Promote positive behaviour and maintain a calm, structured learning environment
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Contribute confidently within the classroom and take initiative when required
Contribute confidently within the classroom and take initiative when required
Essential Requirements
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Previous experience working within Key Stage 1
Previous experience working within Key Stage 1
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Confidence supporting phonics, early reading, writing and numeracy
Confidence supporting phonics, early reading, writing and numeracy
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Strong behaviour management skills
Strong behaviour management skills
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Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (essential)
Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (essential)
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Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
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A proactive and flexible approach
A proactive and flexible approach
Desirable
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Relevant TA qualification (Level 2 or 3)
Relevant TA qualification (Level 2 or 3)
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Experience supporting pupils with SEND
Experience supporting pupils with SEND
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Knowledge of phonics programmes ( Read Write Inc. or similar)
Knowledge of phonics programmes ( Read Write Inc. or similar)
What We Offer
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A supportive and welcoming school community
A supportive and welcoming school community
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Ongoing professional development opportunities
Ongoing professional development opportunities
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Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
-
Opportunity to make a real difference in pupils' early learning journey
Opportunity to make a real difference in pupils' early learning journey
If you are an enthusiastic, reliable, and experienced KS1 Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity in Middleton, we would love to hear from you.
To apply: Please send your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and suitability for the role.
IND-TA
Location: Middleton
Job Type: Full-Time
Start Date: ASAP
About the Role
The successful candidate will play a vital role in supporting class teachers, delivering interventions, and helping pupils build strong foundations in their early education.
Key Responsibilities
-
Support the class teacher in delivering engaging and effective lessons
Support the class teacher in delivering engaging and effective lessons
-
Provide targeted 1:1 and small group phonics and literacy interventions
Provide targeted 1:1 and small group phonics and literacy interventions
-
Assist with planning and preparing classroom resources
Assist with planning and preparing classroom resources
-
Support pupils with varying abilities, including those with additional needs
Support pupils with varying abilities, including those with additional needs
-
Promote positive behaviour and maintain a calm, structured learning environment
Promote positive behaviour and maintain a calm, structured learning environment
-
Contribute confidently within the classroom and take initiative when required
Contribute confidently within the classroom and take initiative when required
Essential Requirements
-
Previous experience working within Key Stage 1
Previous experience working within Key Stage 1
-
Confidence supporting phonics, early reading, writing and numeracy
Confidence supporting phonics, early reading, writing and numeracy
-
Strong behaviour management skills
Strong behaviour management skills
-
Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (essential)
Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (essential)
-
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
-
A proactive and flexible approach
A proactive and flexible approach
Desirable
-
Relevant TA qualification (Level 2 or 3)
Relevant TA qualification (Level 2 or 3)
-
Experience supporting pupils with SEND
Experience supporting pupils with SEND
-
Knowledge of phonics programmes ( Read Write Inc. or similar)
Knowledge of phonics programmes ( Read Write Inc. or similar)
What We Offer
-
A supportive and welcoming school community
A supportive and welcoming school community
-
Ongoing professional development opportunities
Ongoing professional development opportunities
-
Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
-
Opportunity to make a real difference in pupils' early learning journey
Opportunity to make a real difference in pupils' early learning journey
If you are an enthusiastic, reliable, and experienced KS1 Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity in Middleton, we would love to hear from you.
To apply: Please send your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and suitability for the role.
IND-TA