KS1 Teaching Assistant

KS1 Teaching Assistant – Primary Schools | Sheffield & Barnsley | September 2025 Start ‍

Are you passionate about supporting young learners in their early education? We are recruiting enthusiastic and caring Key Stage 1 (KS1) Teaching Assistants to work across a variety of primary schools in Sheffield and Barnsley.

Location: Sheffield & Barnsley

Role: KS1 Teaching Assistant

Start Date: September 2025 (with immediate starts available)

⏰ Contract: Full-time / Part-time | Term-time only | Long-term

Role Responsibilities:

• Supporting pupils aged 5–7 in KS1 classrooms
• Delivering small group interventions and 1:1 support
• Assisting teachers with lesson preparation and classroom management
• Encouraging pupil engagement and building confidence
• Supporting pupils with additional needs where required

✅ Requirements:

• Experience working with children in a school or nursery setting
• Relevant TA qualification (e.g., Level 2 or 3) preferred
• Knowledge of the KS1 curriculum and phonics schemes
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
• A patient, positive and nurturing attitude

What We Offer:

• Competitive daily rates of pay
• Opportunities in a range of supportive schools
• Ongoing CPD and training opportunities
• Friendly, experienced consultants to support your journey

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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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