KS1 Academic Coach

KS1 Academic Coach

September 2026 to July 2027

£85 - £101 per day

Supportive primary school, Wolverhampton

General TA duties across KS1

Provide day-to-day academic support across KS1, working with pupils individually, in small groups, and as part of whole-class learning. You will help reinforce phonics, early reading, writing, and number work, support classroom routines, prepare simple resources, and work closely with the class teacher to help pupils stay engaged and make progress.

You are patient, encouraging, and able to explain ideas clearly to younger pupils. You want meaningful school-based experience, enjoy helping children build confidence in their learning, and are keen to play a practical role in supporting progress across the school day.

• Degree - A 2:2 or above in a creative subject.
• Communication
  - Clear and confident verbal and written communication.
• Enhanced DBS
  - Must hold or be willing to obtain an Enhanced DBS certificate.
• Desire to work in education/with children
  - Genuine interest in supporting pupil progress and wellbeing.
• Career Goals - A desire to train as a teacher and build a long-term career in education.

This supportive primary school in Wolverhampton offers the chance to build valuable KS1 experience in a setting where teamwork, consistency, and purposeful classroom support matter. You will work closely with experienced staff in a role that gives you direct exposure to classroom practice, intervention work, and the day-to-day strategies schools use to help pupils stay engaged and make progress.