Key Stage One Graduate Teaching Assistant

Pertemps; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading primary school in Birmingham is seeking a Key Stage One Graduate Teaching Assistant for the academic year 2025-2026. This role offers hands-on experience in a supportive environment, ideal for aspiring teachers looking to develop their skills before applying for teacher training. Successful candidates will engage closely with class teachers to enhance pupils' learning and confidence.

Benefits

Strong mentoring

Practical classroom experience

Qualifications

• 2:1 or above degree required.
• Strong A-Levels.
• Experience with children preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils across Key Stage One in phonics, reading, writing, and maths.
• Run small group sessions and provide in-class support.
• Assist with planning and preparation.

Skills

Communication

Patience

Enthusiasm

Education

2:1 degree

Job description

Key Stage One Graduate Teaching Assistant

Are you a graduate looking to gain hands-on primary school experience before applying for teacher training?

*** Academic Year – September 2025 to July 2026
*** £81–£101 per day
*** Primary school based in the Ward of Yardley
*** Academic support across the KS1 national curriculum
*** Ideal for aspiring primary teachers

You’ll work closely with class teachers to support pupils across Key Stage One, helping them build confidence in phonics, reading, writing, and maths. You’ll run small group sessions, provide in-class support, and assist with planning and preparation. You’ll play a key role in helping young children stay focused, enjoy learning, and make strong academic progress.

You’ve got a 2:1 or above, strong A-Levels, and ideally some experience with children—whether through schools, tutoring, mentoring, or volunteering. You’re patient, enthusiastic, and know how to communicate clearly with young learners. You’re considering a career in teaching and want to develop the skills and insight needed before taking the next step.

This is a well-run, welcoming primary school in the Ward of Yardley with a strong focus on early learning and pupil wellbeing. The staff team is supportive and experienced in developing graduates into confident future teachers. You’ll get practical classroom experience, strong mentoring, and a real sense of purpose from day one.

Due to the number of applications, only successful candidates will be contacted.