Level 3 Teaching Assistant – Year 1

Rotherwood Education are currently recruiting for a dedicated and enthusiastic Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join a well-established and supportive Primary School in the Nelson area.

The role is full-time, 5 days per week, supporting pupils within a Year 1 class, and is due to start in September 2026 on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

Position Details:

Job Title: Level 3 Teaching Assistant (Year 1)
Location: Nelson, Lancashire
Start Date: September 2026
Contract Type: Full-Time, 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:15am – 3:35pm (Monday, Tuesday and Friday), 8:15am – 4:20pm (Wednesday), 8:15am – 4:05pm (Thursday), with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break each day
Daily Rate: £80 - £95 per day (dependent on experience)

About the Role:

• Support teaching and learning within a Year 1 classroom.
• Deliver phonics interventions and support pupils in developing early reading and writing skills.
• Work with individuals and small groups to reinforce learning objectives.
• Assist the class teacher with the preparation of resources and classroom activities.
• Monitor and record pupil progress, providing feedback to the class teacher.
• Support pupils' social, emotional and behavioural development.
• Establish positive and constructive relationships with pupils, parents and carers.
• Support the use of ICT in learning activities.
• Contribute to the creation of a safe, inclusive and engaging learning environment.

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Hold a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent).
• Hold Level 2 or equivalent qualifications in English/Literacy and Mathematics/Numeracy.
• Have experience delivering phonics support and a strong understanding of early reading development.
• Have experience working within a Key Stage 1 classroom environment, particularly with Year 1 pupils.
• Have a good understanding of the Key Stage 1 curriculum.
• Be confident supporting pupils with a range of learning needs and abilities.
• Be committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people.
• Provide details of the latest two references, covering the last five years' work history.
• Possess a current DBS certificate on the Update Service or be willing to apply for one as part of the registration process.
• Be willing to complete a face-to-face registration and satisfy all relevant compliance checks.

Why Work with Rotherwood Education?

• Competitive daily pay rates.
• Friendly and experienced education recruitment specialists.
• Ongoing support throughout your placement.
• Opportunities to progress into long-term or permanent roles.
• Streamlined and efficient registration process.

If you're an experienced Level 3 Teaching Assistant with a background in phonics and Key Stage 1 education, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Megan at Rotherwood Education for more information.

This post is being advertised on behalf of Rotherwood Education, who are acting as an employment agency. All applicants will be subject to relevant safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS and references, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).