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Year 1 Teaching Assistant

Job details
Posting date: 05 June 2026
Salary: £115.00 per day
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 05 July 2026
Location: N1 1AA
Remote working: On-site only
Company: JobsinED Ltd
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: YEAR1TEACHINGAS-260605-6283

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Summary

Year 1 Teaching Assistant – Unleash Your Talent in Islington Excellence

Step into a pivotal role as a Year 1 Teaching Assistant in one of Islington's most vibrant and high-achieving primary schools. Here, you'll be shaping the futures of inquisitive young minds and building unrivalled classroom experience, whether you aspire to become a teacher, psychologist, or SEN professional. This is a unique opportunity for ambitious graduates ready to create life-changing impact in education.

Working alongside seasoned educators in an Outstanding provision, you'll be immersed in an inspiring, collaborative learning environment. Gain the richest, most practical experience in the sector: from SEN strategies to innovative educational approaches, your professional growth will be turbocharged. This is more than just support – it's about thriving in a nurturing culture where every Year 1 Teaching Assistant is instrumental to the school's mission.

Key Highlights:
• Year 1 Teaching Assistant: Core role supporting Early Years excellence
• Earn up to £115 per day – competitive, transparent pay
• Based in a leading Islington school in central London
• Ofsted Rated: Good to Outstanding for both teaching and care
• Unbeatable in-house CPD, hands-on training, and career progression
• Ideal for high-achievers with aspirations in education, SEN, or psychology
• Modern, resource-rich classrooms and a passionate support staff team

What You'll Be Doing:
• Delivering targeted group and one-to-one Year 1 support
• Implementing personalised SEN strategies alongside SENCOs
• Supporting inspiring phonics, early literacy, and numeracy sessions
• Engaging in creative activities that boost confidence and engagement
• Regularly liaising with teachers to track and elevate pupil progress
• Building strong relationships with pupils, parents, and professionals

Ideal "Year 1 Teaching Assistant" for this Islington School:
• Ambitious graduate with a stellar academic record
• Aspiring teacher, psychologist, or SEN specialist ready to jumpstart your career
• Positive, resilient, and unwaveringly committed
• Driven by a genuine passion for educational impact
• Highly adaptable, empathetic, and eager to learn from elite mentors

Why Join This Islington School?:
• Exceptional mentoring from renowned classroom practitioners
• A vibrant, compassionate team culture committed to staff wellbeing
• Access to inspirational CPD and education masterclasses
• Fast-track career opportunities into teaching or SEN pathways
• State-of-the-art resources and a creative, child-centred ethos

For driven individuals keen to make a phenomenal difference, this Year 1 Teaching Assistant post in Islington promises professional growth and daily fulfilment. Interviews are underway – take the next step in your education journey today.

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