Primary KS1 Teaching Assistant

Location: Yardley, Birmingham
Job Type: Part-time
Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm
Days: Flexible
Start Date: Immediate
Phase: Key Stage 1 (KS1)

Teaching Assistant – Yardley

We are looking for a Teaching Assistant to join a friendly primary school in Yardley, Birmingham.

The role will be based in Key Stage 1 (KS1).

You will work closely with the class teacher.

You will support pupils with their learning, classroom tasks and daily routines.

This is a part-time Teaching Assistant role.

The school can be flexible with the days you work.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking for a Teaching Assistant job in Yardley.

The Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will support the teacher and pupils throughout the school day.

Your duties will include:

• Supporting pupils during lessons.
• Helping children with their classwork.
• Working with small groups.
• Giving extra support to pupils who need it.
• Helping children stay focused.
• Supporting reading, writing and maths.
• Helping with classroom activities.
• Supporting daily classroom routines.
• Encouraging positive behaviour.
• Supporting pupils during break and lunch.
• Helping to create a positive learning environment.

You will help pupils feel confident in the classroom.

You will also help children become more independent.

About You

We are looking for someone who enjoys working with children.

You should be:

• Caring and patient.
• Friendly and approachable.
• Reliable and organised.
• Positive and enthusiastic.
• Confident working with children.
• A good team player.
• Able to follow instructions.
• Calm and supportive.

School Experience

Previous experience working in a school is ideal.

Experience as a Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Classroom Assistant or School Support Assistant would be an advantage.

Experience working with KS1 children is also desirable.

We are also happy to consider candidates with other relevant experience.

If you have worked with children in a nursery, childcare setting, tutoring role, youth setting or similar environment, we would like to hear from you.

Why Apply?

This role is ideal for someone looking for:

• A part-time Teaching Assistant job in Yardley.
• A flexible school role.
• KS1 classroom experience.
• Primary school experience.
• A role supporting children’s learning.
• A chance to develop your education career.

The school can be flexible with working days.

The working hours are 8:30am to 3:30pm.

Key Details

Job Title: Teaching Assistant
Location: Yardley, Birmingham
Phase: Key Stage 1 (KS1)
Setting: Primary School
Job Type: Part-time
Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm
Working Days: Flexible
Experience: Previous school experience preferred
Start: Immediate

Apply Today

If you are an experienced Teaching Assistant or have previous experience working in a school, we would love to hear from you.

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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