Teaching Assistant - Great Barr. Job in Birmingham Education & Training Jobs

Aspire People; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An education agency is seeking an experienced Teaching Assistant in Great Barr to help with phonics and interventions for pupils needing extra support. The role starts as soon as possible and is school-based until July 2026. The ideal candidate will be nurturing and patient, contributing to a supportive school aiming for outstanding outcomes. Apply to discuss your fit for this crucial position.

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching phonics and providing interventions.
• Ability to track pupils' learning and provide support.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher in guiding pupils who need extra help.
• Contribute to the school’s goal of becoming Ofsted Outstanding.
• Help build pupils' self-esteem and lifelong learning skills.

Skills

Teaching phonics

Knowledge of KS1 curriculum

Providing interventions

Job description

Overview

Teaching Assistant - Great Barr. Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant based in Great Barr with experience in teaching phonics and interventions? This role is school-based in Great Barr, starting as soon as possible and finishing in July 2026, with potential to stay for the next academic year if the school feel you are the correct fit.

For this role you will be closely focusing on teaching phonics and providing interventions for pupils who require extra support. Therefore, knowledge of the KS1 curriculum is essential and beneficial to the role. You will also support the class teacher in tracking pupils’ learning and guiding those who need extra help.

The school is keen for innovative, passionate teachers to move forward with the times. This role is a key contribution toward the school’s goal of becoming Ofsted Outstanding. It is a lovely, small school with two classes per year; staff know each child individually and work within a highly supportive team to build pupils’ positive self-esteem and equip them with skills for lifelong learning. The successful TA will be nurturing, patient and genuinely want to make a difference.

I am keen to speak with teaching assistants who are a good fit for this position. Please apply to this position and I will be in touch with you shortly.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.