KS1 Teaching Assistant

KS1 Teaching Assistant

Location:

Aston, Birmingham B6
Weekly Pay: £(Apply online only)
Days:
Monday to Friday (Term Time Only)

Start Date:

September 1st 2026

Contract:

Long-Term temporary, Temp to Perm

A welcoming primary school in Aston is looking for a confident and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join their team. This varied role offers the opportunity to support pupils across Key Stage 1, deliver targeted interventions, and occasionally lead PPA cover sessions within the school.

This position would be particularly well suited to an Early Career Teacher (ECT) looking to gain valuable classroom experience, develop their teaching practice, and strengthen their curriculum knowledge within a supportive school environment.

• Supporting teaching and learning across Key Stage 1 classrooms
• Delivering small-group interventions in phonics, literacy and numeracy
• Providing tailored 1:1 support for pupils with additional needs
• Adapting learning activities to meet a range of abilities and learning styles
• Encouraging positive behaviour, confidence and emotional wellbeing
• Working closely with class teachers and the SEND team to support pupil progress
• Occasionally covering PPA sessions, delivering pre‑planned lessons and maintaining a positive learning environment

• Previous experience working within a KS1 setting
• Knowledge of phonics and early learning strategies
• Willingness to cover PPA time (occasional each week)
• Experience supporting children with SEN and additional learning needs
• A calm, patient and enthusiastic approach
• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff

• Long‑term, stable work with the potential for a permanent role
• No day‑to‑day supply – full‑time consistency in one school
• A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your placement
• Trial days instead of formal interviews to ensure the right fit

Long Term Futures is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.