Long Term Futures
KS1 Teaching Assistant
Location: Aston, Birmingham B6
Weekly Pay: £480 – £520
Working Days: Monday to Friday (Term Time Only)
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Long-Term | Temp-to-Perm Opportunity
Are you an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant with a passion for helping young learners flourish?
Long Term Futures are working with a friendly and inclusive primary school in Aston to appoint a KS1 Teaching Assistant from September. This is a varied role where you'll support teaching and learning across Key Stage 1, delivering targeted interventions, providing additional support for pupils with SEN, and occasionally covering PPA sessions using pre-planned lessons.
This opportunity would also suit an Early Career Teacher (ECT) looking to gain valuable classroom experience, build confidence leading lessons and develop a strong understanding of the KS1 curriculum within a supportive school environment.
The Role
- Support pupils across Key Stage 1 to maximise engagement and progress.
- Deliver focused interventions in phonics, literacy and mathematics to small groups.
- Provide 1:1 support for children with additional learning needs.
- Adapt classroom activities to meet the needs of pupils with differing abilities.
- Promote positive behaviour and support pupils' social and emotional development.
- Work closely with teachers and the SEND team to implement learning strategies and monitor progress.
- Cover occasional PPA sessions by delivering pre-prepared lessons and maintaining a positive classroom environment.
- Help create a stimulating, inclusive classroom where every child is encouraged to succeed.
The Ideal Candidate
- Experience working within a Key Stage 1 classroom.
- Good knowledge of phonics and early reading development.
- Confident delivering intervention sessions independently.
- Experience supporting pupils with SEN within a mainstream primary setting.
- Willingness to undertake occasional PPA cover.
- Positive, adaptable and nurturing approach.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Our Simple Recruitment Process
- Apply – Send us your CV.
- Initial Call – Discuss your experience and career goals.
- Compliance – We'll complete the required safeguarding checks.
- Trial Day – Visit the school and meet the team.
- Start – Begin your new role with continued support from Long Term Futures.
Long Term Futures is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and safer recruitment procedures.
KS1 Teaching Assistant | Primary Teaching Assistant | Key Stage 1 | Phonics Interventions | Learning Support Assistant | SEN Support | PPA Cover | Aston | Birmingham | Long-Term Teaching Assistant | September Start | Full-Time Primary TA
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