KS1 Graduate Teaching Assistant

The Education Network; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

The Education Network is seeking a KS1 Graduate Teaching Assistant for an outstanding 'Good' primary school in Wolverhampton. You will support Year 1 and Year 2 with targeted phonics, early writing and maths interventions, delivering short, focused sessions and tracking progress.

You are a graduate with clear communication, a calm, organised approach and a desire to gain practical classroom experience ahead of teacher training. An Enhanced DBS is required or willing to obtain one.

Qualifications

• Degree – A 2:2 or above in any subject.
• 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 – Strong interest in KS1 and pupil progress.
• Experience working with children – Any relevant experience (tutoring, mentoring, volunteering) is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver short, purposeful interventions in phonics, early writing and number across Year 1 and Year 2.
• Guide small groups, provide 1:1 catch-up, set up activities and keep concise notes for next steps.
• Reinforce routines, promote positive behaviour and help pupils build confidence and independence.

Skills

Clear communication

Organised

Calm demeanor

Education

Degree 2:2 or above

Job description

Do you want hands-on KS1 experience before applying for teacher training? Could you provide focused 1:1 and small-group support that helps young learners make rapid progress?

*** KS1 Graduate Teaching Assistant

*** Immediate start until July 2027

*** ‘Good’ 3-form entry primary school, Wolverhampton

*** General support across the KS1 curriculum

The Role:

Work across Year 1 and Year 2 to deliver short, purposeful interventions in phonics, early writing and number. You’ll guide small groups, provide 1:1 catch-up, set up activities, and keep concise notes so next steps are clear. You’ll reinforce routines, promote positive behaviour, and help pupils build confidence and independence.

The Candidate:

You’re a graduate who communicates clearly, follows guidance well, and brings a calm, organised approach. You enjoy working with young children and want to develop practical classroom skills ahead of initial teacher training.

Requirements

• Degree – A 2:2 or above in any 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 – Strong interest in KS1 and pupil progress.
• Experience working with children – Any relevant experience (tutoring, mentoring, volunteering) is desirable but not essential.

The School:

This ‘Good’ 3-form entry primary in Wolverhampton is inclusive, well organised, and ambitious for every child. You’ll join a collaborative KS1 team with shared resources, clear routines, and practical coaching to help you make impact quickly.