Year 1 General Teaching Assistant

Aspire People; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An education agency in Birmingham is looking for a positive and reliable General Teaching Assistant to support a Year 1 class starting this January. You will assist the class teacher with daily activities, work with small groups, and help create a fun and safe learning environment. Ideal candidates are caring, enthusiastic, and have experience with primary-aged children. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on young learners' lives in a supportive school community.

Benefits

Friendly and supportive school team

Opportunities for training and development

Rewarding role supporting young learners

Qualifications

• Experience with Year 1 children is preferred.
• Enthusiastic and ready to support young learners.
• Strong communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher in daily activities.
• Work with small groups and individual pupils.
• Assist with phonics and early literacy.

Skills

Experience working with primary-aged children

Good communication and teamwork skills

Caring and patient approach

Creative and reliable

Job description

Year 1 General Teaching Assistant - Shard End (Aspire)

Start Date: January

Aspire is looking for a positive, reliable, and enthusiastic General Teaching Assistant to support a Year 1 class in our Shard End setting starting this January. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys working with young children and is committed to helping them grow, learn, and thrive.

About the Role

• Support the class teacher with daily classroom activities
• Work with small groups and individual pupils
• Help create a fun, engaging, and safe learning environment
• Assist with phonics, early literacy, numeracy, and classroom routines
• Build warm, supportive relationships with pupils

We're Looking For

• Experience working with primary-aged children (Year 1 experience is a bonus)
• A caring, patient, and enthusiastic approach
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Someone reliable, creative, and eager to make a difference

What Aspire Offers

• A friendly and supportive school team
• Opportunities for training and development
• A rewarding role where you help young learners shine

Location & Start Date

Location: Shard End
Start Date: January

If you're passionate about supporting Year 1 children and ready to start in January, Aspire would love to hear from you!

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.