Year 1 Teaching Assistant - Selly Oak

Supply Heroes; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in education is seeking a passionate Year 1 Teaching Assistant for a supportive primary school in Birmingham. This part-time role (two days a week) involves assisting students in literacy and numeracy, leading targeted sessions, and collaborating with the classroom teacher. Ideal candidates will have Level 2/3 qualifications, prior KS1 experience, and familiarity with phonics, particularly Little Wandle. Join a school with a fantastic reputation and make a positive impact on children's learning.

Benefits

Excellent rates of pay on PAYE

Around the clock support

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a primary school.
• Ability to build positive relationships with children.
• Experience working in KS1.

Responsibilities

• Support students in small groups and 1:1.
• Lead sessions in writing and spelling.
• Assist teacher in planning activities.
• Help in preparation and organization of resources.

Skills

Passion for working with children

Ability to engage with children

Managing challenging behaviour

Knowledge of KS1 curriculum

Experience with phonics (Little Wandle)

Education

Level 2/3 qualification for a Teaching Assistant

Job description

Supply Heroes are looking for a Teaching Assistant to work with a supportive and energetic primary school in Birmingham with a fantastic reputation. They are looking for a passionate Year 1 Teaching Assistant to work across the classroom with a pro‑active, enthusiastic and engaging approach. The ideal candidate will have KS1 experience and have a depth of knowledge with phonics, especially Little Wandle.

The role will be classroom based, however; you may run targeted interventions supporting students in a small group basis as well as 1 : 1 with specific subjects such as literacy and numeracy. You may lead sessions in writing and spelling and assist the teacher in planning / carrying out activities for the pupils and also help in preparation and organisation or the classroom resources.

This role is Part - Time, 2 days a week (Monday and Tuesday)

Start : ASAP

Duration : Full-Academic Year

The school are looking for:

• Somebody with a passion of working with children
• Level 2 / 3 qualification for a Teaching Assistant
• Experience of working in a primary school
• Have the ability to engage with children and help build positive relationships
• Be able to manage any challenging behaviour in a consistent manner
• Someone with experience working in KS1
• Someone that has good curriculum KS1 knowledge
• Little Wandle

About Supply Heroes:

• Excellent rates of pay on PAYE
• Around the clock support ...