Key Stage 1 Teaching Assistant

Key Stage 1 Teaching Assistant (KS1 TA) - Full Time | Long-Term | Telford 🌟
📍 Telford
📅 Starting September 2026
💼 Full-Time, Long-Term Role
🎓 ECTs and Experienced TAs Welcome

Aspire People are delighted to be recruiting for a fantastic Key Stage 1 Teaching Assistant opportunity at a welcoming and supportive primary school in Telford. This is a full-time, long-term position starting in September, with the potential for a permanent role for the right candidate.

This lovely school is known for its nurturing ethos, strong leadership team, and inclusive approach to education. Staff wellbeing and teamwork are at the heart of everything they do, creating a positive and supportive environment where both children and staff can thrive.

The KS1 team is friendly, collaborative, and dedicated to ensuring every child receives the support they need to succeed. You will be working closely with teachers and other support staff to help deliver engaging, creative, and structured learning experiences across Year 1 and Year 2.

The pupils are described as enthusiastic, curious, and eager to learn, with a strong focus on building confidence, independence, and a love of learning in the early stages of their education.

✨ What the role involves:
* Supporting teaching and learning within KS1 (Year 1 & Year 2)
* Providing 1:1 and small group support where required
* Assisting with phonics, reading, and early literacy/numeracy
* Supporting classroom behaviour and engagement
* Helping to create a positive and inclusive learning environment
* Working closely with the class teacher and wider KS1 team

✨ What the school can offer:
* A welcoming and supportive KS1 team
* Strong leadership and clear guidance
* A positive and inclusive school environment
* Ongoing training and development opportunities
* Engaged and enthusiastic pupils
* Potential for a long-term/permanent opportunity

✨ The ideal candidate will:
* Have experience working with children (school-based preferred)
* Be passionate about supporting early primary education
* Be patient, enthusiastic, and proactive
* Have strong communication and teamwork skills
* Be committed to helping children reach their full potential

This role is suitable for both experienced Teaching Assistants and those with relevant school-based experience looking to build their career in education.

If you are looking for a supportive school where you can make a real difference every day, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

📩 Apply today with Aspire People to find out more about this exciting KS1 Teaching Assistant opportunity in Telford.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks