Primary Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

A primary education institution in Wolverhampton is seeking a Primary Teaching Assistant to deliver targeted interventions for pupils. Responsibilities include planning high-impact sessions in literacy and math, providing individual support, and collaborating with teachers. Candidates should have a degree and be passionate about working with children, with good communication skills. This position offers a daily rate of £81 - £94, starting immediately until July 2026.

Qualifications

• Confident written and spoken English.
• Enhanced DBS, already held or willingness to obtain.
• Commitment to inclusion and progress.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-impact sessions that support class teaching.
• Provide 1:1 and small group intervention sessions.
• Liaise daily with the class teacher regarding next steps.

Skills

Communication

Ability to explain ideas in small steps

Experience working with children

Education

Degree, 2:2 or above in any subject

Job description

Primary Teaching Assistant

Want meaningful impact this year?

Run sharp, targeted interventions that help pupils catch up and keep up.

• Primary Teaching Assistant
• Immediate start until July 2026
• £81 - £94 per day
• ‘Good’ primary school, Wolverhampton
• Provide 1:1 and small group intervention sessions to under‑achievers

The Role:

You will plan and deliver short, high‑impact sessions that link directly to class teaching. In reading you will build phonics fluency, word recognition and comprehension using matched texts. In writing you will model clear sentences, tighten punctuation and support quick editing routines. In maths you will secure number facts, place value and written methods, then apply them to simple problem solving. You will pre‑teach key vocabulary before new topics, run retrieval checks to keep knowledge fresh and record concise outcomes after each session. You will liaise daily with the class teacher so your next steps match upcoming objectives and assessments. You will keep resources organised, uphold behaviour and safeguarding procedures and support smooth starts and transitions.

The Candidate & Requirements:

You explain ideas in small steps, keep pupils focused and fade prompts as independence grows.

• Degree, 2:2 or above in any subject.
• Communication, confident written and spoken English.
• Enhanced DBS, already held or willingness to obtain.
• Desire to work in education or with children, commitment to inclusion and progress.
• Experience working with children is desirable but not essential.

The School:

This ‘Good’ Wolverhampton primary runs consistent routines from arrival to home time. Phonics and guided reading have protected time each day. Maths is taught in small, connected steps with regular low‑stakes checks so methods are consistent across classes. Year teams co‑plan and share model texts, worked examples and lean intervention packs, which keeps preparation efficient and ensures your sessions dovetail with classroom teaching. New colleagues receive a clear induction, weekly bite‑size CPD and focused coaching with practical next moves.

How to Apply

Apply through the job advert with your CV. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a brief call and an in‑school observation. Roles may close early if filled.

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