KS1 Teaching Assistant

KS1 Teaching Assistant

Location: Wandsworth, South West London
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-Time | Long-Term (Until July 2027)
Salary: £95 - £100 per day (dependent on experience)

Are you passionate about helping children reach their full potential? Do you want to gain valuable classroom experience in a supportive primary school?

A friendly and inclusive primary school in Wandsworth is looking to appoint a dedicated KS1 Teaching Assistant to join their team from September 2026. This full-time, long-term opportunity is perfect for graduates, aspiring teachers, or experienced Teaching Assistants who are eager to make a positive impact on children's learning and development.

Working alongside experienced teachers, you will play an important role in supporting pupils both inside and outside the classroom, helping to build their confidence, develop key skills, and foster a lifelong love of learning.

The Role

As a KS1 Teaching Assistant, you will:

Support pupils across Key Stage 1 in whole-class lessons
Deliver one-to-one and small group interventions
Help develop children's literacy, numeracy and communication skills
Encourage positive behaviour and active engagement in learning
Work collaboratively with teachers and support staff to create an inclusive learning environmentAbout You

The successful candidate will:

Have a genuine passion for working with primary-aged children
Be enthusiastic, caring and patient
Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Be confident working as part of a team
Be committed to supporting children's learning and wellbeing
Have previous school or childcare experience (desirable but not essential)Applications are welcomed from both experienced Teaching Assistants and graduates considering a future career in teaching.

What the School Offers

A welcoming and supportive school community
Excellent mentoring and ongoing CPD opportunities
Teacher training pathways for aspiring educators
A full-time, long-term position with potential for permanent opportunities
Competitive daily pay of £92 - £100, depending on experienceApply Today

If you're ready to begin or continue your career in education and want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young learners, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to find out more about this exciting KS1 Teaching Assistant opportunity in Wandsworth.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications, experience, and suitability for the role and will be in line with the client's pay policy.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed