Key Stage 1 Teaching Assistant

Key Stage 1 Teaching Assistant Vacancy

Primary School in WA5 – February 2026 Start

Teaching Personnel are pleased to be working in partnership with a welcoming and inclusive primary school in the WA5 area to recruit a confident and committed Key Stage 1 Teaching Assistant for a February 2026 start. This is a varied and rewarding role, offering general classroom support alongside targeted one-to-one support for pupils with SEND.

The Role:

• Provide day-to-day classroom support within a Key Stage 1 setting, working closely with the class teacher.
• Deliver one-to-one and small group support for pupils with SEND, ensuring they can access learning effectively.
• Support early learning areas including phonics, reading, writing, and numeracy.
• Adapt activities and resources to meet individual needs, following SEND plans and teacher guidance.
• Promote positive behaviour, inclusion, and engagement within the classroom.
• Support pupils’ social, emotional, and communication development.
• Assist with classroom organisation, preparation of resources, and daily routines.

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Holds a DBS certificate on the Update Service, or is willing to apply for one.
• Has experience working with children in a primary school or similar educational environment.
• Is confident providing one-to-one support for pupils with SEND.
• Demonstrates a calm, patient, and nurturing approach to learning.
• Works well as part of a team while also using initiative when required.
• Is reliable, adaptable, and committed to supporting pupil progress.

If you are interested in this Key Stage 1 Teaching Assistant role in the WA5 area, please apply with your most recent CV, and a member of the Wigan and Warrington Teaching Personnel team will contact you to discuss the role further.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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