Teaching Assistant - KS1

KS1 Teaching Assistant - Full Time

Location: Preston
Start Date: Monday 2nd November
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:45am - 3:30pm
Pay Rate: £14.25 per hour

KS1 Teaching Assistant Required - Preston

Teaching Personnel are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic KS1 Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Preston on a full-time basis. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting children's learning and development in Key Stage 1 and is looking for a long-term role within a supportive school environment.

The position is due to start on Monday 2nd November and will involve working closely with class teachers to provide high-quality support to pupils across the KS1 curriculum.

The Role

• Supporting pupils in Key Stage 1 during classroom lessons and activities.
• Working with individuals and small groups to reinforce learning objectives.
• Encouraging engagement, confidence, and positive behaviour.
• Assisting with classroom preparation and resource organisation.
• Supporting children with varying learning needs to access the curriculum effectively.
• Collaborating with teaching staff to promote pupil progress and wellbeing.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience supporting children within a school setting is essential.
• A Teaching Assistant qualification is desirable but not essential.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Positive, patient, and proactive approach to supporting learning.
• Ability to build effective relationships with pupils and staff.
• Understanding of the KS1 curriculum would be advantageous.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay of £14.25 per hour.
• Full-time, consistent working hours.
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience within a supportive primary school.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant.
• Potential for the role to become longer term for the right candidate.

If you have experience supporting children in a school environment and are looking for your next opportunity within a Preston primary school, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV to be considered for this KS1 Teaching Assistant position starting in November.