Job description
Job Title: KS1 Teaching Assistant (TA)
Location: Doncaster
Salary: Up to £110 per day (depending on experience)
Start Date: September 2025
Contract Type: Day-to-day/Long-term, Part-time/Full-time
Do you enjoy supporting young children as they take their first steps in learning?
GSL Education are currently looking to appoint a dedicated Key Stage 1 Teaching Assistant for a welcoming school in Doncaster As a Key Stage 1 TA, you will support the learning and development of pupils in Key Stage 1 through engaging and nurturing classroom assistance.
As a KS1 Teaching Assistant, your responsibilities will include:
- Providing targeted support to pupils in Year 1 and Year 2, individually and in small groups.
- Assisting the class teacher with delivering lessons and preparing classroom resources.
- Supporting pupils with phonics, early numeracy, literacy, and personal development.
- Promoting positive behaviour and helping to create a calm, inclusive classroom.
- Helping pupils build confidence and independence through praise and encouragement.
To be successful as a KS1 Teaching Assistant, you will need to:
- Have previous experience working with KS1 pupils in a school or similar setting.
- Demonstrate strong communication skills and a caring, nurturing approach.
- Be patient, reliable, and enthusiastic about supporting early learning.
- Hold an enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service or be willing to apply.
- Provide a full, up-to-date CV with explanations for any employment gaps over the last 10 years.
Why work with GSL Education?
- Competitive daily pay rates based on your skills and experience.
- Personalised support from dedicated consultants throughout your placement.
- Opportunities for further training and development.
- A commitment to placing quality staff in supportive school settings.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.
As an ethical, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.
To apply for this KS1 Teaching Assistant role, please click “apply now” and submit your CV. One of our consultants will be in touch shortly.