Year 1 Teaching Assistant

Year 1 Teaching Assistant | Firswood | January 2027 Start

Location: Firswood, Manchester
Start Date: January 2027
Salary: Competitive Weekly Pay

Support Young Learners in a Rewarding Classroom Role

Teaching Personnel is recruiting on behalf of a welcoming primary school in Firswood for a dedicated Year 1 Teaching Assistant to join their team from January 2027.

This is a fantastic opportunity to begin the Spring Term in a supportive school environment, helping pupils build confidence, develop essential learning skills, and achieve their potential during a crucial stage of their primary education. Working closely with the class teacher, you will play an important role in creating an engaging and nurturing learning experience for all pupils.

The Role

As a Year 1 Teaching Assistant, you will provide valuable support throughout the school day, helping pupils access learning and thrive both academically and socially.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Year 1 pupils during whole-class learning, small group interventions, and one-to-one activities
• Assist with phonics, literacy, numeracy, and wider curriculum lessons
• Encourage confidence, independence, and positive attitudes towards learning
• Provide additional support for pupils with SEND and EAL needs
• Promote positive behaviour and maintain high levels of classroom engagement
• Prepare learning resources and help maintain an organised and stimulating learning environment
• Work closely with teachers, support staff, and parents to support pupil progress and wellbeing

About You

We are looking for an enthusiastic and caring individual who is passionate about supporting children's learning and development.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have experience working with children in a primary school setting
• Be confident supporting Key Stage 1 pupils, ideally within Year 1
• Demonstrate patience, empathy, and a nurturing approach
• Be proactive, reliable, and able to use their initiative
• Have strong communication and teamwork skills
• Hold a Teaching Assistant qualification (desirable but not essential)

What We Offer

When working through Teaching Personnel, you will benefit from:

• Competitive weekly pay based on experience
• Access to a variety of local primary school opportunities
• Free CPD and training to support your professional development
• Simple online timesheet and placement management through the myTP platform
• Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant
• Opportunities for career progression within education
• Recognition through Teaching Personnel's Excellence in Education Awards

Apply Today

If you're looking for a rewarding role for the Spring Term and are passionate about helping young learners develop confidence and achieve success, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV and a member of our team will be in touch to discuss this opportunity in more detail.

January 2027 Start | Firswood | Year 1 Teaching Assistant

Safeguarding Statement

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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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