Year 1 Teaching Assistant – Launch Your Educational Career in Bexley

Set your sights on a transformative step in education as a Year 1 Teaching Assistant at one of Bexley’s most inspiring primary schools. Shape lives from day one and champion the next chapter in learning for bright, eager six-year-olds. If you’re an ambitious graduate keen to fast-track your career—whether towards teaching, psychology or SEND expertise—this dynamic Year 1 Teaching Assistant post is your unrivalled gateway.

This is not a generic teaching assistant role; it’s a genuine launchpad in an Ofsted Good to Outstanding school where innovation and support are intertwined. As a Year 1 Teaching Assistant, you’ll gain peerless experience in classroom management, differentiated instruction, and early childhood development. Daily, you’ll be challenged, inspired and supported with exceptional CPD and close-knit team collaboration—opening doors to future classroom or specialist careers.

Key Highlights:

• Year 1 Teaching Assistant – immediate impact with Bexley’s youngest learners
• Circa £29,000 pro-rata – exceptional value for a support staff role
• Vibrant Bexley location with superb transport links and local community
• Graded Good to Outstanding by Ofsted—embrace an uplifting culture
• Dedicated CPD pathways—mentoring, SEND training, future TA-to-teacher routes
• Perfect for high-achieving graduates with ambitions in teaching, psychology or SEN
• Modern classrooms packed with immersive learning resources and tech

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Delivering targeted interventions to boost key reading, writing and maths skills
• Building high-trust relationships with Year 1 pupils to underpin social and academic growth
• Supporting differentiated learning for children with diverse needs—including EAL and SEN
• Collaborating closely with an inspirational class teacher and SENDCo to track progress
• Contributing to creative enrichment—STEM, the arts, and early years discovery lessons

Ideal Year 1 Teaching Assistant for this Bexley School:

• 2:1 or above graduate with a passion for primary education
• Aspiring teacher, psychologist, or SEN professional craving hands-on impact
• Ambitious, proactive, and solution-focused – ready to lead and learn simultaneously
• Compassionate, emotionally intelligent and ready to nurture every unique child
• Relentlessly committed to progress, wellbeing, and the wider school community

Why Join This Bexley School?:

• Unrivalled support and career development culture—progress and thrive
• Warm, collaborative staff team driven by holistic, evidence-based practice
• Outstanding leadership and tailored induction for every Year 1 Teaching Assistant
• Respectful, positive pupil behaviour and high parent engagement
• A real opportunity to fast-track your ambitions towards teaching or specialist SEN routes

Join this celebrated Bexley primary as a Year 1 Teaching Assistant and ignite your pathway to a lasting educational career. If you’re ready to lead, inspire and make a measurable difference, apply now—selection begins immediately and roles move fast.

How to Apply

Jump on this rare chance to join a dedicated SEN team in Bexley as a Year 1 Teaching Assistant. If your passion is supporting every child’s potential, waste no time—applications are reviewed as soon as they arrive, and interviews are already underway. Secure your spot in a school that values your commitment—send your CV today!

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

Interviews are taking place right now – apply today!