KS1 Teaching Assistant

KS1 Teaching Assistant Job in Great Barr, Birmingham | Full-Time School Role (September 2026 Start)

Job Title: KS1 Teaching Assistant

Location: Infant School, Great Barr, Birmingham

Start Date: September 2026

Contract: Full-Time, Term Time Only

Working Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm

About the KS1 Teaching Assistant Role

We are recruiting a dedicated and enthusiastic KS1 Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and supportive infant school in Great Barr, Birmingham.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience working with children who is passionate about supporting early education in Key Stage 1 (KS1). You will play a key role in helping pupils develop confidence, independence, and a love of learning.

If you are searching for Teaching Assistant jobs in Birmingham, particularly within primary or infant school settings, this role offers an excellent opportunity to make a real difference.

Key Responsibilities

As a KS1 Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support teaching and learning in KS1 classrooms (Year 1 and Year 2)
• Work with individuals and small groups to reinforce learning activities
• Assist the class teacher with lesson preparation and classroom organisation
• Support children with additional learning or emotional needs
• Help maintain a positive and well-managed classroom environment
• Encourage pupil engagement, confidence, and independence
• Contribute to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing at all times

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking a committed and caring individual who can support children’s learning and development.

Essential Requirements:

• Experience working with children (school, nursery, childcare, or similar setting)
• A positive, patient, and supportive approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A genuine interest in supporting primary-aged children

Desirable (but not essential):

• Childcare qualification (e.g., Level 2 or Level 3 in Childcare or Supporting Teaching and Learning)
• Previous experience in a KS1 or primary school environment
• Understanding of phonics, early literacy, or numeracy support

What the School Offers

• A friendly and supportive infant school environment in Great Barr
• Welcoming staff team and strong leadership support
• Opportunities for training and professional development
• A rewarding role supporting children at a key stage in their education
• Well-resourced classrooms and structured support systems

Why Apply for This KS1 Teaching Assistant Job in Birmingham?

This role is ideal if you are looking for:

• KS1 Teaching Assistant jobs in Birmingham
• Infant school or primary school support roles
• Term-time only school positions
• Long-term classroom support roles starting September 2026
• A rewarding career working with young children in education

If you are interested in this position or want to find out more, email Chloe at [email removed] or ‘apply for job’ at the top of the page to submit your details.

Zest Education are an APSCo audited agency and are dedicated to safeguarding children. All candidates must hold an enhanced DBS (or allow us to process one for you) and be registered to the DBS Update Service, be able to provide references to cover the last two years and successfully pass all other necessary safeguarding checks prior to clearance for work.

Salary is dependent on experience, training, or qualifications. The minimum experience, training, or qualifications required for this position are recent school-based experience (within the last 5 years within a school that teaches the British Curriculum) and/or care-based experience within the last 5 years.

The role advertised is for temporary supply work.

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