Location: Enfield, North London
Contract: Full-time, long-term temporary
Start date: 8 September 2026
Pay: £90–£100 per day
Teach Now is seeking a warm, organised and enthusiastic KS1 Teaching Assistant for a full-time position at a supportive primary school in Enfield.
You will help children make the important transition from early learning into the more structured KS1 curriculum. Your support will strengthen pupils’ phonics, early reading, writing and number skills while helping them develop confidence, independence and positive classroom habits.
The school would particularly welcome someone who understands that young children learn best through clear routines, encouragement, purposeful talk and carefully structured activities.
Your Role Will Include
Supporting the class teacher during lessons and activities
Delivering phonics practice and early-reading interventions
Listening to pupils read and recording their progress
Supporting early writing, handwriting and number work
Preparing practical resources and learning areas
Helping pupils follow routines and manage transitions
Providing additional support for children with SEND or communication needs
Encouraging positive behaviour, independence and cooperation
Supervising children safely during different parts of the school day
Sharing observations with the teacher and SENCO
What We Are Looking For
You should have:
Experience working with children in EYFS or KS1
A basic understanding of systematic synthetic phonics
Strong spoken English and clear communication
Patience, creativity and a nurturing approach
The ability to engage young children while maintaining clear expectations
Confidence supporting early literacy and numeracy
Reliable attendance, punctuality and professional conduct
The right to work in the UK
An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply
Two satisfactory professional references
A Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in supporting teaching and learning, childcare or early years would be desirable. Experience with speech-and-language needs or programmes such as Read Write Inc. would also be useful.
What the School Offers
A welcoming KS1 team with shared resources and planning
Clear classroom routines and an inclusive approach
Opportunities to develop phonics and intervention experience
Support from the class teacher, phase leader and SENCO
A long-term role offering consistency and meaningful pupil relationships
Valuable experience for future teacher training or specialist-support roles
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
Salary description
£90.00 - £100.00 per day