Job Description:

Position: KS1 Teaching Assistant
Contract Type: Full-time Long-term Temporary Work
Start Date: 8 September 2026
Location: Barnet, London, UK
Salary: £90–£100 per day
Hours: Monday to Friday, term time only
Support Children at a Crucial Stage

Teach Now is recruiting a dedicated KS1 Teaching Assistant for a long-term role at a supportive primary school in Barnet.

Working alongside the class teacher, you will help younger pupils develop the academic, social and emotional foundations they need to succeed. The KS1 Teaching Assistant will support whole-class activities, focused groups and individual pupils who require additional encouragement.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys helping children become confident, independent learners.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting teaching and learning across Key Stage 1
  
• Leading phonics, reading and early mathematics activities
  
• Helping pupils develop handwriting and communication skills
  
• Providing additional support for pupils with SEN
  
• Encouraging positive learning behaviour and independence
  
• Preparing classroom resources and practical activities
  
• Observing pupil progress and reporting back to the teacher
  
• Supporting safe transitions, playtimes and classroom routines
  

Candidate Profile

The school is seeking someone who:

• Has recent experience supporting primary-aged children
  
• Understands the learning and development needs of KS1 pupils
  
• Has experience supporting phonics or early reading
  
• Communicates clearly and positively with children
  
• Can maintain warm but consistent boundaries
  
• Works well with teachers and other support staff
  
• Has the right to work in the UK
  
• Is committed to safeguarding and inclusion
  

A Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification is desirable. Relevant experience in a school, nursery or intervention setting will also be considered.

What the School Offers

• A welcoming Key Stage 1 teaching team
  
• Clear planning and direction from the class teacher
  
• Opportunities to support targeted interventions
  
• A positive environment focused on pupil progress
  
• Potential for the placement to continue
  

Why work via Teach Now?

Teach-Now are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff. We:

• Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance.

• Offer an excellent ‘refer a friend’ scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days.

• Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee.

• Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders

Application Process: Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Teach-Now directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education. Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you.

Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.

We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance.