Reception Teaching Assistant


Company:	senploy
Salary:	£500 - £525
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	4 Aug 2026
Closing date:	1 Sept 2026

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Summary

- Location: Kings Norton, Birmingham, B30

- Weekly Pay: £500 - £525

- Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm (Term Time Only)

- Start Date: 07/09/2026

- Contract: Long-Term, Temp-to-Perm

Long Term Futures is seeking a caring and enthusiastic Reception Teaching Assistant to support whole-class learning in a welcoming primary school in Kings Norton. This is a long-term opportunity from September, with the potential to become a permanent role for the right candidate.

Working alongside an experienced EYFS team, you will support pupils as they begin their school journey, helping them develop confidence, independence and the foundations for future learning through engaging and inclusive classroom activities.

- Qualifications: Level 2 or Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning (or equivalent)

- Experience: At least one year's experience working in a Primary School, Nursery or Preschool

- Skills: Experience delivering phonics and supporting children with SEND, including Autism, Speech & Language needs, Makaton or PECS

- Knowledge: Good understanding of the EYFS Framework and child-centred learning

- Support teaching and learning across the Reception classroom

- Deliver targeted 1:1 and small group interventions

- Support children's early reading, phonics, communication and number development

- Help pupils develop independence, social skills and positive learning behaviours

- Work closely with the class teacher, EYFS Lead and SENDCO to support children's progress

- Prepare engaging learning resources and contribute to a stimulating classroom environment

- Welcoming two-form entry primary school with a strong community ethos and high aspirations for every child

- Part of Multi Academy Trust, offering excellent professional development and collaborative working opportunities

- Judged Good for Quality of Education, Behaviour and Attitudes, Personal Development and Early Years, with Outstanding Leadership and Management in its latest Ofsted inspection

- Broad, engaging curriculum designed to inspire a lifelong love of learning while placing children at the centre of everything the school does

- Supportive leadership team with a strong focus on staff wellbeing, inclusion and high-quality teaching

- Long-term opportunity with the potential to become permanent

- No day-to-day supply - full-time consistency in one school

- Dedicated consultant supporting you throughout your placement

- Trial days instead of formal interviews

- Access to free CPD, including Phonics, Behaviour Management, Safeguarding and SEND training

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a friendly and supportive primary school committed to giving every child the very best start to their education. If you feel you'd be a great fit for this role, please upload your CV via the application page or contact 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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