Key Stage One Graduate Teaching Assistant

The Education Network; Birmingham; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A primary school in Yardley is seeking a Key Stage One Graduate Teaching Assistant for the academic year 2025-2026. This role is ideal for graduates looking to gain practical experience before pursuing teacher training. You'll support young learners in developing essential skills while receiving strong mentoring in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Strong mentoring

Practical classroom experience

Supportive staff team

Qualifications

• Strong A-Levels and ideally some experience with children.
• Patient and enthusiastic with clear communication skills.
• Considering a career in teaching.

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 or above 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.