Teaching Assistant - Year 1

Knockhall Primary School, Greenhithe, Kent, DA9 9RF

16 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  15 July 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  25 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £20,628.04 Annually (Actual) KSB (Fringe)

Teaching Assistant - Year 1 job summary

This is a rewarding opportunity to work alongside talented teachers and leaders to support pupils in their learning, development and wellbeing. You will play a vital role in helping children access the curriculum, develop confidence and independence, and enjoy a positive and inclusive school experience.

We are looking for someone who shares our commitment to high expectations, inclusion and safeguarding, and who understands the importance of nurturing every child to achieve their very best. Whether supporting individuals, small groups or whole classes, you will be a positive role model who helps create a stimulating and engaging learning environment where all pupils can flourish.

The successful candidate will:

• Support pupils' learning and development through planned learning activities and interventions.
• Work closely with teachers to help deliver high-quality learning experiences for all children.
• Build positive and constructive relationships with pupils, encouraging confidence, independence and self-esteem.
• Provide targeted support for individual pupils and small groups, including those with additional needs.
• Help create and maintain an engaging, purposeful and inclusive learning environment.
• Promote positive behaviour and support pupils in developing responsibility for their actions.
• Supervise and engage pupils during breaktimes and lunchtimes, extending learning through play and positive interaction.
• Assist with the preparation and organisation of learning resources and classroom activities.
• Maintain accurate records and observations to support pupil progress.
• Support pupils' personal, medical and welfare needs where required.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents and carers to ensure the best outcomes for children.
• Uphold the highest standards of safeguarding, equality and inclusion at all times.
• Contribute positively to the wider life, values and ethos of the school.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience of working with or caring for primary-aged children.
• Has strong literacy and numeracy skills.
• Holds a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent), or is willing to work towards this.
• Demonstrates warmth, patience and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Can work effectively as part of a team while also showing initiative.
• Has a good understanding of child development and how children learn.
• Is committed to continuous professional development.
• Shares our belief that every child deserves the opportunity to succeed.

We can offer:

• Friendly, welcoming and supportive colleagues.
• Enthusiastic and well-behaved children who enjoy learning.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• A school community that values ambition, collaboration, compassion, excellence and inclusivity.
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of children every day.

Safeguarding Statement

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Knockhall Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 436 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Knockhall Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/knockhall-primary-school

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