Year 1 Teaching Assistant

Year 1 Teaching Assistant – Launch Your Classroom Career in Brent

Seize the chance to become a trailblazing Year 1 Teaching Assistant in Brent, where every day is a springboard for your ambitions. Join a school that cultivates the next generation of educators and psychologists—and discover how your impact can transform lives right from a pupil’s very first years. This post suits driven graduates and aspiring teaching professionals who want to ignite young imaginations and build a legacy of learning.
As a Year 1 Teaching Assistant here, you’ll dive into immersive classroom experience, working with an Outstanding faculty and exceptional support staff in one of Brent’s best-equipped schools. Expect tailored CPD, hands-on mentorship, dynamic training modules, and the opportunity to shadow innovative teachers—all within a vibrant, nurturing, and high-achieving culture. The school’s wellbeing-focused ethos, cutting-edge resources, and commitment to developing its support team ensure your growth is as fast-paced as it is meaningful.
Key Highlights:

Year 1 Teaching Assistant, full-time, high-responsibility role
Up to £115 per day – premium pay for exceptional graduates
Leading primary setting in Brent, NW London
School Ofsted graded Outstanding: inspirational, evidence-based teaching
Access to bespoke CPD and progression routes — from teacher training to SEN pathways
Perfect for ambitious graduates, aspiring teachers and budding psychologists
Modern classrooms, interactive technology, and specialist reading suites

What You’ll Be Doing:

Supporting a lively Year 1 class and driving early literacy & numeracy progress
Designing imaginative learning resources and one-to-one intervention strategies
Collaborating with SEN specialists to champion inclusive education
Tracking pupil progress and delivering targeted mini-lessons
Taking ownership of classroom routines and positive behaviour models

Ideal "Year 1 Teaching Assistant" for this Brent School:

High-achieving graduate (2:1 or above) in any discipline
Unstoppable ambition to become a teacher, SEN specialist or psychologist
Charismatic, compassionate, and unflinchingly reliable
Passionate about nurturing young learners and shaping healthy classroom culture
Energetic problem-solver with seamless communication skills

Why Join This Brent School?:

Ethos centred on student wellbeing, academic stretch and active support
Direct mentorship from leading practitioners and senior educators
Clear, structured pathways into teaching and specialist roles
Community-minded staff who celebrate innovation and diversity
Outstanding behaviour, modern facilities, and consistently excellent outcomes

Shape your educational future and build invaluable classroom experience as a Year 1 Teaching Assistant in Brent. If you thrive on challenge and want to be part of a transformative learning team, this could be your defining first step. Interviews are in high demand—express your interest now to secure a personal conversation.
How to Apply

Ready to make a real difference in a Brent primary school? Interviews for Year 1 Teaching Assistant roles are in full swing—submit your application now to be considered. Opportunities like this don’t last long, so move quickly if you want to kickstart your education support career!
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a thriving Inner London school from ASAP.
Interviews are taking place right now – apply today!