Teaching Assistant


Company:	TeacherActive Ltd
Salary:	£95 to £105 a day
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	B64 5BQ
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	16 Sept 2026
Closing date:	16 Oct 2026

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Summary

Job Title: KS1 Teaching Assistant

Location: Cradley Heath

Start Date: Immediate Start

Salary: £95 - £105 per day (depending on experience)

Are you a passionate Teaching Assistant with experience supporting children in Key Stage 1?

Do you have experience supporting pupils with their early reading development, phonics and classroom learning?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a welcoming primary school in

Cradley Heath who are looking for a dedicated

KS1 Teaching Assistant to join their team on a

full-time, long-term basis.

The successful KS1 Teaching Assistant will work closely with the class teacher to support pupils’ academic, social and emotional development. You will provide classroom support, deliver small group and 1:1 interventions, and help children build confidence in key areas including

phonics, reading, writing and early numeracy.

The successful KS1 Teaching Assistant will have:

• Previous experience working within a primary school or KS1 setting

• Experience supporting phonics and early reading development

• The ability to support pupils through 1:1 and small group activities

• A patient, caring and enthusiastic approach to supporting young learners

• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff

• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting children’s wellbeing

The school offers:

• A friendly and supportive working environment

• A welcoming team of staff

• A rewarding opportunity to make a real difference to children’s education

• Excellent experience working within a KS1 setting

If you are a passionate

KS1 Teaching Assistant looking for a new opportunity in

Cradley Heath, please get in touch today.

0121 200 3224

amy.jones@teacheractive.com

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.

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