KS1 Teaching Assistant
Location: Aston, Birmingham B6
Weekly Pay: £480 – 520
Days: Monday to Friday (Term Time Only)
Start Date: September 1^st 2026
Contract: Long-Term temporary, Temp to Perm

Are you a caring and experienced Teaching Assistant looking to support children in the early years of primary education? A welcoming primary school in Aston is looking for a confident and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join their team. This varied role offers the opportunity to support pupils across Key Stage 1, deliver targeted interventions, provide dedicated SEN support, and occasionally lead PPA cover sessions within the school.

This position would be particularly well suited to an Early Career Teacher (ECT) looking to gain valuable classroom experience, develop their teaching practice, and strengthen their curriculum knowledge within a supportive school environment.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Supporting teaching and learning across Key Stage 1 classrooms
• Delivering small-group interventions in phonics, literacy and numeracy
• Providing tailored 1:1 support for pupils with additional needs
• Adapting learning activities to meet a range of abilities and learning styles
• Encouraging positive behaviour, confidence and emotional wellbeing
• Working closely with class teachers and the SEND team to support pupil progres
• Occasionally covering PPA sessions, delivering pre-planned lessons and maintaining a positive learning environment
• Helping to create an engaging and inclusive classroom where all children can thrive

What We’re Looking For:

• Previous experience working within a KS1 setting
• Knowledge of phonics and early learning strategies
• Willingness to cover PPA time (occasional each week)
• Experience supporting children with SEN and additional learning needs
• A calm, patient and enthusiastic approach
• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff

Why Work with Long Term Futures?

• Long-term, stable work with the potential for a permanent role.
• No day-to-day supply – full-time consistency in one school.
• A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your placement.
• Trial days instead of formal interviews to ensure the right fit.
• Access to free CPD training, including Understanding Autism, Behaviour Management, and further professional development/refreshers.

Next Steps – Our 4-Step Process

1. Apply – Submit your CV via the application page.
2. Initial Call – Our team will discuss your experience and preferences.
3. Trial Day – Experience the school before making a decision.
4. Start Work – If the school is the right fit, you’re ready to begin.

Long Term Futures is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

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Browse more opportunities at www.longtermfutures.co.uk

Interested in Primary or SEN teaching roles?

If you are a qualified teacher with experience in EYFS, KS1, KS2 or SEN settings, we are also recruiting across a range of opportunities, please apply to discuss alternative roles.