KS1 Teaching Assistant

Description:

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.

What You'll Be Doing:

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 progres
Occasionally covering PPA sessions, delivering pre-planned lessons and maintaining a positive learning environmentWhat We're Looking For:

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 staffWhy Work with Long Term Futures?

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.Next Steps - Our 4-Step Process

Apply - Submit your CV via the application page.
Initial Call - Our team will discuss your experience and preferences.
Trial Day - Experience the school before making a decision.
Start Work - If the school is the right fit, you're ready to begin.
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.

KS1 Teaching Assistant | Year 1 TA | Phonics Intervention Support | TA | Key Stage 1 Support | Long-Term Role | Aston | Full-Time Teaching Assistant

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