Year 1 Teaching Assistant | Fuel Early Ambition & Inspire Young Minds

Are you a vibrant, high-achieving graduate with a passion for education, child development, or psychology? This is your opportunity to step into the acclaimed world of primary education as a Year 1 Teaching Assistant in Southwark. Become an integral part of a dynamic Key Stage 1 learning journey, shaping talented young minds and experiencing impactful mentorship every day. We seek aspiring educators with vision, drive, and boundless energy to join our ambitious team and make a genuine difference—could this be you?

Joining this Outstanding-led primary school, you’ll immerse yourself in a culture of aspiration and achievement while being coached by outstanding teachers and SEN experts. As a Year 1 Teaching Assistant, you’ll gain unparalleled classroom experience, work with cutting-edge resources, and build skills that will rocket-launch your educational career. Whether you’re aiming for teacher training, educational psychology, or SEN specialism, this opportunity offers unrivalled exposure, an inclusive school ethos, and a professional springboard unlike any other in Southwark.

Key Highlights:

• Year 1 Teaching Assistant – Immediate Start
• Circa £28,000 Pro-rata – Leading Market Rate
• Southwark: Heart of London’s vibrant educational community
• Ofsted: Good to Outstanding, celebrated for inclusive excellence
• Exceptional CPD: Expert mentorship, shadowing, and bespoke training
• Defining career step for aspiring teachers, psychologists, or SEN specialists
• Modern classrooms, immersive tech, and a nurturing support staff team

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Supporting Year 1 pupils through core literacy and numeracy milestones
• Collaborating with experienced teachers to create inspired lesson activities
• Nurturing children with diverse abilities, including those with SEN
• Delivering targeted interventions and progress-boosting group sessions
• Building strong relationships with pupils to promote confidence and curiosity
• Actively participating in staff meetings, INSETs, and school-wide initiatives
• Bringing learning to life with creativity and genuine enthusiasm

Ideal Year 1 Teaching Assistant for this Southwark School:

• First-class or high 2:1 graduates in any subject (especially in Psychology, English, or Education)
• Aspiring teachers, educational psychologists, or SEN professionals
• Driven, resilient, and committed to long-term impact in primary education
• Empathetic, energetic, and naturally enthusiastic around children
• Passionate about early years education and fostering positive learning

Why Join This Southwark School?:

• Work under visionary school leaders committed to nurturing talent
• Gain distinctive classroom experience sought-after by top PGCE & MSc courses
• Thrive in a genuinely collegiate, values-driven community
• Enjoy purpose-built facilities and high-tech learning resources
• Celebrate belonging, collaboration, and every pupil’s success daily

If you’re ready to launch your educational journey as a Year 1 Teaching Assistant in a standout Southwark primary, apply now—this could be your defining first step on a brilliant career path. Exceptional candidates will be shortlisted for immediate interview: don’t wait!

How to Apply

Eager to help shape young minds in Southwark? This opportunity won’t wait—seize your chance to join a passionate team supporting Year 1 students! Applications are reviewed and interviews offered on a rolling basis, so make your move today before it’s gone.

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

Interviews are taking place right now – apply today!