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KS1 Teaching Assistant

  • Location:

    London

  • Sector:

    Primary Support

  • Job type:

    Long-Term Contracts

  • Salary:

    £90 - £110 per day

  • Contact:

    Rebekkah Rice

  • Contact email:

    rebekkah@reesoneducation.com

  • Job ref:

    KS1TAKP26_1763482227

  • Published:

    about 2 hours ago

  • Duration:

    Ongoing

  • Expiry date:

    2025-12-18

  • Start date:

    02/01/2026

  • Contract Length:

    Full Time

KS1 Teaching Assistant - Independent School, Kensington
Start: January 2025 - Easter (Full Time)

A prestigious independent school in Kensington is seeking an experienced KS1 Teaching Assistant to join their supportive and dynamic team from January until Easter. This is a full-time, long-term role working with Year 1/Year 2 pupils.

The Role:

  • Supporting classroom learning across KS1, with a focus on literacy, phonics, and small-group interventions

  • Assisting the class teacher with daily routines, lesson preparation, and classroom management

  • Providing targeted support for pupils with varying needs to ensure progress and engagement

  • Contributing to a nurturing and inclusive school environment

The School:

  • Independent school with excellent facilities and resources

  • Collaborative and professional staff team

  • Focus on individual pupil development and academic excellence

The Ideal Candidate:

  • Minimum 1 year's experience supporting KS1 pupils

  • Confident delivering phonics and literacy interventions

  • Positive, proactive, and able to work effectively within a team

  • Passionate about supporting children's learning and wellbeing

  • Available full time from January to Easter

What We Offer:

  • Competitive daily rate

  • Supportive agency communication and placement management

  • Opportunity to work in a highly regarded independent school

If you're an experienced KS1 Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding role in a fantastic Kensington school, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Rebekkah at Reeson Education for more details.

Reeson Education:

Reeson Education is the England's Premier Recruitment Agency. Established in 2006 by experienced teachers, education professionals and recruitment specialists, we have built our business and reputation on the cores values of honesty, integrity and excellence.

We care about education and the provision of education and have established an excellent reputation with schools and teachers alike.

At Reeson Education we work closely with a large network of Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across the UK. Our client base provides us with an abundance of available daily supply, long term and permanent opportunities across all age groups in all areas of London.

Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults.

Please note that all daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07%