Year 1 Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

A reputable education staffing agency in the UK is seeking a passionate Teaching Assistant to join a primary school in Birmingham. The ideal candidate will possess Level 2/3 qualifications, experience working in KS1, and knowledge of phonics, particularly Little Wandle. This part-time role requires supporting students both in groups and individually, leading literacy sessions, and assisting teachers in classroom activities. The position offers excellent pay and a supportive environment.

Benefits

Excellent pay rates

Around the clock support

Commitment to quality service and safeguarding

Qualifications

• Must have Level 2 or 3 qualification for Teaching Assistant.
• Experience in primary education is essential.
• Knowledge of curriculum and KS1 standards is required.

Responsibilities

• Support students in small groups and 1:1.
• Assist in planning and carrying out classroom activities.
• Lead sessions in writing and spelling.

Skills

Passion for working with children

Ability to engage with children

Managing challenging behaviour

KS1 experience

Knowledge of Little Wandle

Education

Level 2/3 qualification for 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 of 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 whenever you need it
• Commitment to a quality of service and safeguarding
• Support with any interviews and lesson observations
• Transparency and honesty
• Exclusive job roles around the West Midlands

If you are interested in this role, please apply now with your CV.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults in line with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’. Therefore, applicants will be subject to a variety of checks, including an enhanced DBS check (unless on the update service) along with a variety of others including an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This job advert is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and complies to the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

Supply Heroes is an equal opportunities employer with a zero-tolerance approach to discrimination, bullying or harassment on grounds of sex, age, race, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, gender reassignment, sex characteristics, religion or beliefs.

Teaching Assistant • Birmingham, West Midlands (County), United Kingdom