KS1 Graduate Teaching Assistant

The Education Network; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading primary school in Selly Oak seeks a KS1 Graduate Teaching Assistant for the academic year 2025-2026. This role involves supporting young children in small group settings, emphasizing phonics and early literacy skills. Ideal for graduates interested in pursuing a teaching career or child development, this position offers a nurturing environment with mentorship from experienced staff.

Benefits

Guidance and mentoring throughout the year

Opportunities to learn and observe in the classroom

Qualifications

• Graduate with energy and a genuine interest in supporting young learners.
• Confidence and clear communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in small group interventions focused on phonics, early maths, and reading fluency.
• Work closely with the class teacher to help develop key foundational skills.

Skills

Clear communication

Patience

Nurturing attitude

Education

Graduate

Job description

KS1 Graduate Teaching Assistant

Want to gain early years classroom experience before moving into teaching or child development?

*** KS1 Graduate Teaching Assistant
*** September 2025 – July 2026
*** £81 – £101 per day
*** School location: Selly Oak
*** Small group intervention across KS1

The Role
As a KS1 Graduate Teaching Assistant, you’ll support pupils in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 through focused small group interventions. You’ll help with phonics, early maths, reading fluency, and classroom routines. Your role will involve working closely with the class teacher to ensure younger pupils are developing key foundational skills.

The Candidate
You’re a graduate with energy, patience and a genuine interest in supporting young learners. You don’t need formal classroom experience, but confidence, clear communication and a nurturing attitude are essential. This role is ideal if you’re considering teacher training, early years education, or a career in child psychology.

The School
This friendly primary in Selly Oak has a strong early years team and a focus on inclusive, structured support. Graduates are guided and mentored throughout the year, with plenty of opportunities to learn, observe and get stuck in. It’s a great launchpad for your education career.

If you're ready to help young children thrive and build your classroom confidence, apply now.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.