Teaching Assistant – 1:1 Year 1 | November 2026 Start

Location: South Birmingham
Start Date: November 2026
⏰ Full-Time | Long-Term
‍ Year 1 | 1:1 SEN Support

Are you a caring, patient and dedicated Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity?

Do you have a passion for supporting children and helping them feel confident, safe and included in the classroom?

Are you able to work closely with a class teacher and provide consistent, individualised support to help a child get the most from their school day?

If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

TeacherActive are delighted to be working alongside a fantastic primary school in South Birmingham, who are looking to appoint a dedicated Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support to a child in Year 1 from November 2026.

✨ About the Role

This is a full-time, long-term position, continuing throughout the academic year.

You will be providing 1:1 support to a Year 1 pupil with Autism, working closely with the class teacher and wider school team to help the pupil engage positively with their learning and feel happy, comfortable and supported throughout the school day.

Consistency is incredibly important in this role, so the school is looking for someone reliable, patient and committed who can build a strong, trusting relationship with the child.

Having worked closely with this school for several years, I know they have a fantastic reputation and provide a welcoming and supportive environment for both pupils and staff.

The school has a friendly, dedicated team who work closely together and genuinely support one another. There may also be the opportunity for permanent employment at the end of the placement, as the school regularly offers temporary staff permanent positions where there is a strong fit.

The Ideal Teaching Assistant

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Previous experience working within a primary school setting

• Experience providing 1:1 support

• Experience supporting children with additional needs/SEND

• The ability to follow guidance and instructions from the class teacher

• A warm, positive and patient approach

• The ability to build strong, trusting relationships with young pupils

• A calm and nurturing manner

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

• A reliable and consistent approach

• A genuine passion for helping children feel safe, confident and included

Why Work with TeacherActive?

As a Teaching Assistant registered with TeacherActive, you'll receive:

• Market-leading rates of pay

• A variety of CPD and online training courses to support your career development

• A fantastic referral scheme

• A dedicated 1-to-1 consultant who will advise and support you throughout your placement

• Access to a wide range of exclusive education opportunities

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're a caring and committed Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding 1:1 opportunity in Year 1 in South Birmingham from November 2026, we'd love to hear from you.

This is a fantastic opportunity to become an important part of a child's early school journey, helping them to feel supported, included and confident in the classroom.

To apply or find out more, contact Heather on 0121 200 3224 or email [email protected].

We'd love to hear from you!

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.

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

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.