Reception Teaching Assistant

Posted 7 months ago

Reception Teaching Assistant

£115 Per Day

Kings Heath

Consultant

West Midlands

Consultant

West Midlands

Alex Jordan

Connecting Top Teachers & TAs with Long-Term Roles in West Midlands Primary Schools

Reception Teaching Assistant

• Location: Kings Heath, Birmingham, B14
• Weekly Pay: £500
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm (term time only)
• Start Date: 13th April 2026
• Contract: Long-term (Temp-to-Perm)

Long Term Futures is seeking a Reception Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Kings Heath. This role involves supporting whole-class learning, delivering small group interventions, and providing targeted support to pupils with additional needs, including SEN.

This is a long-term opportunity until the end of the academic year, with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting teaching and learning within a Reception classroom
• Delivering small group interventions across early years
• Supporting phonics interventions in line with the school’s approach
• Providing targeted support for pupils with SEN, both in small groups and on a 1:1 basis where required
• Supporting the class teacher in adapting activities to meet a range of learning needs
• Promoting a nurturing, inclusive and structured learning environment

What We’re Looking For:

• Qualifications: Level 2 or 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (or equivalent)
• Experience: Minimum of 1 year in a primary setting, ideally within EYFS
• Skills: Experience leading interventions and supporting pupils with a range of abilities
• SEN Experience: Comfortable supporting children with additional needs such as ASD, speech & language, or SEMH
• Knowledge: Good understanding of the EYFS framework
• Desirable: Experience with phonics programmes such as Read Write Inc or Little Wandle

About the School:

• Located in Kings Heath, Birmingham (B14)
• Two-form entry primary school
• Includes a dedicated SEN resource base supporting pupils with ASD and additional needs
• Diverse and inclusive school community with a strong focus on SEND provision
• Supportive leadership team and experienced SENCO
• Strong emphasis on early intervention and creating a nurturing learning environment

How to Apply:

If you feel you would be a great fit for this role, please upload your CV via the application page. If successful, you will be contacted by Alex at Long Term Futures.

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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