KS1 Teaching Assistants – Southwark Primary Schools

KS1 Teaching Assistants – Southwark Primary Schools

Location: Southwark, South East London
Job Type: Flexible supply, short-term and potential long-term opportunities
Start Date: Upcoming opportunities
Pay: Dependent on experience and individual assignment

Help Young Learners Build Confidence, Curiosity and Independence

Are you a caring, enthusiastic Teaching Assistant who enjoys supporting children during their early years of primary education?

Forward Teaching is welcoming registrations from KS1 Teaching Assistants interested in potential opportunities across primary schools in Southwark.

Key Stage 1 is an exciting stage in a child’s learning journey. From developing early reading and writing skills to building confidence with numbers, friendships and classroom routines, Teaching Assistants play an important role in helping children thrive.

Whether you have experience supporting Year 1 pupils, enjoy working with Year 2 children or are confident supporting learning across both year groups, we’d love to hear from you.

We’re particularly interested in connecting with individuals who bring patience, positivity and a genuine enthusiasm for helping young children learn.

About the Role

As a KS1 Teaching Assistant, your responsibilities may include:

• Supporting pupils with classroom learning activities across Years 1 and 2.
• Providing one-to-one and small-group learning support.
• Helping children develop early reading, phonics, writing and numeracy skills.
• Supporting structured learning interventions under the direction of teaching staff.
• Encouraging positive behaviour, confidence and independence.
• Assisting teachers with classroom preparation and learning resources.
• Supporting pupils with different abilities and additional learning needs.
• Helping children develop positive friendships and social skills.
• Creating a welcoming, inclusive and engaging classroom environment.

Responsibilities will vary depending on the school, year group and individual assignment.

Potential opportunities may include day-to-day supply, short-term classroom support and longer-term Teaching Assistant placements.

What We’re Looking For

We’re particularly interested in hearing from candidates who have:

• Previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant in a primary school.
• Experience supporting pupils within Key Stage 1.
• Confidence supporting phonics, early literacy and numeracy activities.
• The ability to work effectively with individuals and small groups.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A patient, encouraging and adaptable approach.
• An understanding of positive behaviour management.
• A genuine commitment to safeguarding and promoting children’s wellbeing.

A Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification would be beneficial, although relevant practical classroom experience is also valued.

Experience supporting pupils with additional learning needs or delivering phonics interventions would be particularly welcome.

Why Register with Forward Teaching?

At Forward Teaching, we believe successful education recruitment starts with understanding people.

We know that every Teaching Assistant brings different strengths, experiences and working preferences to the classroom.

That’s why we take time to get to know you before discussing suitable opportunities.

By registering with Forward Teaching, you can benefit from:

• A friendly, approachable education recruitment service.
• Potential opportunities across Southwark primary schools.
• Flexible supply and longer-term working options.
• Opportunities to develop your classroom support experience.
• Clear communication throughout the recruitment process.
• Personal support from a dedicated recruitment contact.

Whether you’re looking for occasional supply days, regular weekly work or a more consistent school placement, we’d welcome a conversation.

Register Your Interest Today

If you’re an experienced KS1 Teaching Assistant interested in exploring opportunities across Southwark primary schools, we’d love to hear from you.

Contact Forward Teaching to discuss your experience, availability and preferred working arrangements.

📧 lottie@forward-teaching.co.uk

📞 020 3633 1444

Forward Teaching | Connecting Great People With Great Schools

Forward Teaching is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to appropriate safeguarding and recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and verification of their right to work in the UK.

This advert welcomes registrations for potential upcoming opportunities. Individual assignments are subject to school requirements and availability.