KS1 Graduate Teaching Assistant

KS1 Graduate Teaching Assistant
 
Want hands-on KS1 experience before teacher training?

Help pupils build strong foundations in reading, writing and number.
 
*** KS1 Graduate Teaching Assistant
*** Immediate start until July 2026
*** £82 - £101 per day
*** ‘Outstanding’ primary school, Hall Green
*** 1:1 and small group interventions across KS1
 
The Role:
You will deliver tightly planned 1:1 and small group sessions that align with class teaching. You will build phonics, reading fluency and common-exception-word recall. You will strengthen early writing through sentence modelling and guided practice. You will secure number fluency with daily rehearsal of place value and simple problem solving, using concrete and pictorial representations where needed. You will pre-teach key vocabulary and routines before new units begin. You will check understanding with quick diagnostics and fix misconceptions early so pupils return to lessons ready to engage. You will keep concise notes after each session, update simple trackers and agree next steps with the class teacher. You will uphold clear routines, follow safeguarding procedures and support calm transitions.
 
The Candidate & Requirements:
You are a clear communicator who stays organised in busy classrooms and explains ideas in small steps. You notice gaps early, keep sessions purposeful and build independence without over-prompting.

• Degree, 2:2 or above in any subject.
• Communication, strong written and spoken English.
• Enhanced DBS, held already or willingness to obtain.
• Desire to work in education/with children, commitment to inclusion and progress.
• Experience working with children, relevant experience is desirable but not essential.

 
The School:
This ‘Outstanding’ Hall Green primary is two-form entry with calm, predictable routines from arrival to home time. Reading is prioritised with daily phonics and matched reading in Year 1 and 2. Maths is taught in small, connected steps with regular low-stakes checks so methods are consistent between classes. Year teams co-plan and share model texts, worked examples and ready-to-use intervention packs, which keeps preparation efficient and ensures your sessions dovetail with classroom teaching. New colleagues receive a structured induction, weekly bite-size CPD and short coaching drop-ins with precise, usable next moves. You get the conditions to show impact quickly and build evidence for initial teacher training.
 
How to Apply
Apply through the job advert with your CV. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a brief call and an in-school observation. Roles may close early if filled.
 
Due to the number of applications, only successful applicants will be contacted.