KS1 Teaching Assistant

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Key Stage 1 Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Ealing on a full-time, long-term basis from February 2026.

About the role

As a KS1 Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with the class teacher to support teaching and learning across Year 1 and/or Year 2. You will provide in-class support, work with small groups or individual pupils, and help create a positive, structured, and nurturing learning environment that supports children’s academic and personal development.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the class teacher with lesson delivery and classroom organisation

• Working one-to-one or with small groups of pupils

• Assisting with phonics, reading, writing, and numeracy activities

• Supporting pupils’ social, emotional, and behavioural development

• Helping to maintain a calm, safe, and engaging classroom environment

• Providing feedback to teaching staff on pupil progress and engagement

About the school

The school is a friendly and inclusive primary school in Ealing, with a strong focus on early learning, pupil wellbeing, and positive behaviour. The leadership team is supportive and values collaboration, ensuring staff feel welcomed and well-supported. As a long-term member of the team, you will become an integral part of the school community.

Requirements

To be considered for the role of KS1 Teaching Assistant you will:

• Previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant, ideally within KS1
• A patient, caring, and proactive approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Relevant Teaching Assistant qualifications are desirable but not essential

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

• Enhanced DBS on the update service
• Relevant teaching experience
• Right to work in the UK

Smart Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About Smart Teachers

Smart Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

What Smart Teachers offer

As a valued employee of Smart Teachers, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

Smart Teachers do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Artemis Kazi on 0207 065 708 or email [email protected].