Teaching assistant - Year 1

Year 1 Teaching Assistant

Location : Wythenshawe

Start Date : ASAP

Contract : Long-term-July 2026

We are currently recruiting a Year 1 Teaching Assistant to support a busy and welcoming primary school. This is a class-based role, working closely with the class teacher to support learning and behaviour across the classroom.

There is an increased level of SEN within the class, so the successful candidate must be confident delivering targeted interventions and supporting pupils who may require additional help to access learning.

Key Responsibilities :

Support the class teacher with the day-to-day running of a Year 1 classroom

Deliver 1 : 1 and small-group interventions, particularly for pupils with additional needs

Support pupils with engagement, focus, and emotional regulation

Assist with phonics, literacy and numeracy activities

Help create a positive, inclusive and structured learning environment

Monitor progress and feedback to the class teacher

The Ideal Candidate Will :

Have experience working as a Teaching Assistant in a primary school

Be confident supporting pupils with additional and emerging SEN

Have experience delivering interventions (essential)

Have experience with Read Write Inc phonics (desirable, not essential)

Be proactive, patient and able to use initiative in the classroom

Why Apply?

Supportive school with a strong team ethos

Clear expectations and consistent routines

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