KS1 Teaching Assistant
| Company: | senploy |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £105 to £119 a day |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | E8 1GR |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Posting date: | 16 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 12 Nov 2026 |
Summary
KS1 Teaching Assistant - Lovely East London Primary - October Half‑Term Start (Paid Trials ASAP) £107 - £119 per day (Umbrella) - Weekly Pay - Tower Hamlets
A warm, community‑driven primary school in Tower Hamlets is seeking a KS1 Teaching Assistant to join their supportive team. The school is known for its nurturing ethos, excellent behaviour culture and a beautifully maintained learning environment where children feel safe, valued and excited to learn.
This is a long‑term role starting from the October half‑term, with trial days taking place next week. The school is keen to meet committed, experienced KS1 practitioners who can slot into their friendly team and make an immediate impact.
Role Responsibilities
- Supporting KS1 pupils through small‑group work and 1:1 interventions
- Assisting the class teacher with lesson preparation, phonics, early literacy and numeracy
- Helping maintain a calm, structured and engaging classroom environment
- Supporting children with mild SEN needs (ASD, ADHD, speech & language)
- Reinforcing routines, behaviour expectations and positive learning habits
- Providing pastoral support and building strong, trusting relationships with pupils
- Ensuring safeguarding and school policies are followed at all times
Requirements
- Experience working in KS1 within a primary school setting
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (essential)
- Strong communication skills and a warm, supportive approach
- Ability to commit to a long‑term role starting after October half‑term
- Reliability, professionalism and confidence working in a busy classroom
Pay & Benefits
- £16.53 per hour (Umbrella)
- Paid weekly
- Supportive leadership team and a genuinely lovely school environment
If you're an experienced KS1 TA looking for a welcoming school and a long‑term opportunity, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to secure your trial next week.
Peak Education Recruitment Ltd is a specialist Education Recruitment Consultancy that supports Teachers and Support Staff find short and/or long-term temporary and/or permanent employment in Primary, Secondary and Special Education Schools throughout the UK. We are committed to Safer Recruitment and undertake checks on all candidates we work with. As part of the registration process, each candidate will be required to have a current DBS Disclosure and a subscription to the DBS Update Service, if you do not have one, we can support you with an application. We will also need to see all original relevant qualifications certificates before any work placement is agreed.