Key Stage 1 Teaching Assistant (Phonics) – Full‑time

About the role

Prospero Teaching is seeking a strong Key Stage 1 Teaching Assistant to join a popular mainstream primary school in Cobham. The role is full‑time during term dates, offering the chance to work with a supportive senior leadership team and receive ongoing training.

Key responsibilities

• Support classroom teachers in delivering the KS1 curriculum, with a focus on phonics instruction.
• Assist pupils with special educational needs, particularly those with ASD and EBD.
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding and follow the school’s behaviour management policies.
• Contribute to the preparation of teaching resources and help manage classroom routines.

Required profile

• At least one year of experience in a KS1 or KS2 setting in the UK.
• Demonstrated phonics experience.
• Current safeguarding training completed within the last year.
• Experience supporting pupils with ASD and EBD.
• Right to work in the UK and an enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one).
• Two professional references covering the last two years.

Required skills

• Phonics instruction

What we offer

• Accredited continued professional development courses, including safeguarding and behaviour management.
• In‑house training and development support.
• Potential for contract extension or permanent placement based on performance.