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KS1 Teaching Assistant

Job details
Posting date: 03 March 2026
Salary: £95 to £105 per day
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 02 April 2026
Location: Salford, Greater Manchester
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Desian Education
Job type: Temporary
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Summary

Your new company

Desian Education are proud to be supporting an extremely inclusive and welcoming two-form entry primary school in Salford with amazing transport links as they are looking to appoint a teaching assistant for a full-time temporary contract to support a KS1 class. This is a full-time temporary contract consisting of 32.5 hours per week that will last the remainder of the academic year.


Your new role

You will be joining an experienced and supportive KS1 cohort, working in collaboration with class teachers to promote an inclusive and stimulating environment for all pupils. You will provide comprehensive ALN and academic support on a 1:1 and small group basis:
- Planning and delivering small group academic interventions to lower/mixed ability pupils
- Supporting with positive behaviour strategies
- Tracking pupil progress through learning journeys and recognising key milestones
- Reporting into SLT to give accurate feedback
- Delivering phonics interventions using RWI


What you need to succeed

- Good knowledge of the KS1 national curriculum
- Experience supporting ALN
- The ability to plan and delivering interventions in core subjects
- Relevant referenceable classroom experience


What you’ll get in return

- Full support and dedication of an experienced and dedicated consultant
- Competitive rate of pay
- Full holiday entitlement
- Company pension scheme
- Long-term contract
- Possible permanent contract
- Free training
- Refer a Friend scheme
- Access to exclusive vacancies

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