Year 1 Teaching Assistant

Salary: Circa £30,000 Pro-rata
Apply by: 11/01/26
Location: Westminster

Year 1 Teaching Assistant – Launch Your Education Journey in Westminster

Tired of being boxed in? As a Year 1 Teaching Assistant in the heart of Westminster, you’ll spark wonder in young minds, see learning come alive, and drive your own professional future. This high-impact role catapults ambitious graduates and aspiring education specialists into a vibrant, inspiring environment where talent is noticed, valued, and developed. If you want every day to matter – for you and for your pupils – this is your calling.

Step inside a school celebrated for its Good to Outstanding Ofsted rating and relentless pursuit of excellence. As a Year 1 Teaching Assistant, you’ll gain powerful hands-on classroom experience, expert mentorship, and privileged insight into child development and effective teaching. Challenge and support is the hallmark of our community – you’ll sharpen your practice and ignite your passion, working closely with skilled teachers, visionary leaders, and energetic learners. Progression and creativity aren’t just buzzwords here – they are daily realities.

Key Highlights:

  • Year 1 Teaching Assistant – Westminster’s coveted early years support role
  • Circa £30,000 Pro-rata salary with potential for rapid advancement
  • Prestigious Westminster school, moments from excellent transport links
  • Ofsted Grade: Good to Outstanding – driven, inclusive, ambitious culture
  • Dynamic weekly CPD, networking with expert educators and SEN leaders
  • Ideal for aspiring teachers, psychologists, child development specialists
  • Modern, light-filled classrooms with cutting-edge technology and dedicated resources

What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Delivering targeted support to eager Year 1 pupils in partnership with outstanding class teachers
  • Crafting group activities, interventions, and enriching one-to-one sessions
  • Supporting literacy, numeracy, and creative learning opportunities daily
  • Championing inclusive practice for children with diverse needs – vital hands-on SEN experience
  • Taking responsibility for pupil progress records, assessment input, and holistic wellbeing

Ideal Year 1 Teaching Assistant for this Westminster School:

  • First-class or high 2:1 graduates with a passion for child development
  • Future teachers, psychologists, or SEN specialists seeking long-term classroom exposure
  • Resilient, proactive, and highly ambitious self-starters
  • Empathetic communicators with boundless curiosity and drive
  • Commitment to collaborative working and reflective improvement

Why Join This Westminster School?:

  • Inspirational SLT focused on every staff member’s growth and wellbeing
  • Enviable access to top-tier CPD, regular observations, and career-boosting feedback
  • Kind, respectful, and high-expectation pupil culture that values learning
  • Outstanding facilities—purpose-built learning spaces and a specialist SEN hub
  • Visible, experienced mentors ready to accelerate your teaching or educational career

Blaze your path as a Year 1 Teaching Assistant in one of Westminster’s most forward-thinking schools. If you’re ambitious, committed, and ready to make a genuine difference, your journey starts now—apply quickly to seize this transformative opportunity.

How to Apply

Ready to step into a rewarding support role at a dynamic Westminster school? If you’re eager to make an immediate difference as a Year 1 Teaching Assistant, seize this opportunity now—applications are reviewed on arrival, and interviews are fast-tracked for promising candidates. Don’t let this chance pass you by; submit your application today for priority consideration!

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a thriving Central London school from ASAP.

Interviews are taking place right now – apply today!

Application deadline: 11/01/26