Teaching Assistant (KS1)

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Reading

29/06/2026

Teaching Assistant (KS1) - Thameside Primary School

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Salary

£19,017 Per year

Contractual hours

32.5

Basis

Part time

Region

Term Time Only / Fixed-Term / Part-Time

Job category/type

Early Years Services, Education, Schools, Youth Work

Date posted

16/06/2026

Job reference

SCH3468

32.5 Hours per week (12 month Fixed term initially) - Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 3:30pm - Term time only - To start beginning of September 2026 (with the potential of some additional transition days from 13th July)

We are looking for an experienced, dynamic and proactive KS1 Teaching Assistant to support high-quality learning within a continuous provision environment.

The successful candidate will be self-motivated and able to make a positive difference to the wellbeing, engagement and progress of our young learners.

You will support a range of children, including those with early SEND needs, through a balance of play-based and structured learning opportunities.

The ideal candidate will be flexible, nurturing and enthusiastic about supporting child-led learning. You will have excellent communication skills, a strong understanding of continuous provision, and be able to work effectively as part of a team.

The successful candidate will:

• Demonstrate experience of working with KS1 or Early Years children, including those with early SEND needs
• Have a secure understanding of continuous provision and how to support learning through play
• Be skilled at building positive and respectful relationships with children, parents and colleagues
• Be an enthusiastic team player who is willing to share ideas and contribute to the development of provision
• Be keen to develop their own professional learning and embrace new initiatives
• Be an inspiring Teaching Assistant who motivates children to engage and achieve their best
• Be committed to ensuring every child flourishes and reaches their full potential

Your duties will include:

• Supporting the class teacher in delivering engaging learning opportunities within a continuous provision model
• Interacting with children during provision to scaffold, extend and deepen their learning
• Supporting early phonics, reading and writing through both adult-led teaching and child-initiated activities
• Observing children’s learning and contributing to assessment and next steps
• Preparing, organising and maintaining an engaging and well-resourced classroom environment
• Providing welfare support to children, including attending to first aid needs where required
• Supporting children’s personal, social and emotional development through positive interactions
• Assisting with supervision during break times and lunchtimes

If you are interested please contact the school office for an application pack or download from www.thamesideprimary.co.uk , About Us, Come & Work for us! Visits to the school are warmly welcomed.

The school is committed to safeguarding children and is an equal opportunity provider. All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.

Closing date: Tuesday 30th June 2026 at 12pm

Interview Date: Tuesday 7th July June 2026 (morning)

Teaching Assistant (KS1) - Thameside Primary School