KS1 Teaching Assistant

Start Date: ASAP
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm
Location: Vale of Glamorgan
Pay: £90 - £100 per day

Inspire Young Learners and Help Shape Their Future

Are you passionate about supporting children in the early stages of their primary education? Do you enjoy helping pupils build confidence, develop key skills and achieve those all-important learning milestones?

Teaching Personnel is recruiting a dedicated and enthusiastic KS1 Teaching Assistant to work within a welcoming primary school in the Vale of Glamorgan. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to make a real impact on children's educational journeys while gaining valuable experience in a supportive school environment.

About the Role

As a KS1 Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with class teachers to support pupils across Years 1 and 2. You'll play an important role in helping children develop their literacy, numeracy and social skills whilst encouraging a positive attitude towards learning.

This is a varied and rewarding position where no two days are the same. From supporting phonics sessions and guided reading activities to delivering small-group interventions and helping pupils overcome learning barriers, you'll be instrumental in helping children reach their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Support pupils across KS1 with classroom learning and daily activities.
• Assist with the delivery of phonics, reading, writing and numeracy lessons.
• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to pupils who require additional assistance.
• Encourage pupil engagement, participation and confidence within the classroom.
• Support children with varying learning abilities and individual needs.
• Help implement intervention programmes aimed at raising attainment.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents.
• Assist with classroom preparation and resource organisation.
• Promote positive behaviour and help create a productive learning environment.
• Support pupils' social, emotional and academic development.
• Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.
• Follow safeguarding procedures and contribute to pupil wellbeing at all times.

We're Looking For Someone Who

• Has experience working with children in a school, nursery, childcare, coaching or similar setting.
• Has a genuine passion for helping children learn and succeed.
• Is confident supporting literacy and numeracy development.
• Can build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Is patient, adaptable and proactive.
• Has strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Can use initiative and respond effectively to the needs of individual pupils.
• Brings enthusiasm, energy and positivity to every school day.

Experience supporting children with Additional Learning Needs (ALN) is desirable but not essential.

Essential Requirements

To be considered for this role, you will need:

• Previous experience working with children.
• Registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC), or willingness to apply.
• An Enhanced DBS Certificate registered on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Teaching Personnel can provide support with EWC registration and DBS applications where required.

Why Join Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive weekly pay.
• Flexible opportunities with local schools.
• Dedicated support from an experienced Education Consultant.
• Access to free CPD and professional development courses.
• Ongoing safeguarding and compliance training.
• £50 referral bonus for every successful referral.
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions.
• The chance to gain valuable experience within supportive primary schools across the Vale of Glamorgan.

Apply Today

If you're ready to help inspire the next generation and make a lasting impact within a KS1 classroom, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply with your most recent CV today or call 02921 152 423 for an informal discussion about the role.