1:1 Teaching Assistant – Make a Lasting Difference Every Day!
Handsworth | ️ Start Date: January 2026 | Full-Time, Long-Term Role
Are you a patient, supportive, and passionate Learning Support Assistant looking for a new and rewarding challenge?
Do you love helping children reach their full potential and thrive in a nurturing environment?
A fantastic Primary School in Handsworth is seeking a dedicated 1:1 Teaching Assistant to join their friendly Year 1 team from January 2026. You’ll be supporting a wonderful child with Autism, providing consistency, care, and encouragement throughout the academic year.
About the Role
As a 1:1 Teaching Assistant, you’ll play a key part in helping this pupil flourish both academically and emotionally by:
Providing one-to-one support tailored to their individual needs
✨ Assisting the class teacher in delivering engaging, inclusive lessons
Helping to create a calm, structured learning environment
Building a strong, trusting relationship with the pupil and the wider team
About You
We’d love to hear from you if you:
✅ Have experience working in Primary settings
✅ Have supported children on a 1:1 basis, ideally with Autism
✅ Are patient, positive, and reliable
✅ Can follow the teacher’s direction while bringing your own warmth and initiative
✅ Are passionate about helping every child feel valued and supported
What You’ll Receive with TeacherActive
When you join TeacherActive, you’ll enjoy:
Market-leading rates of pay
Access to a wide range of CPD and online training courses to enhance your skills
A fantastic referral scheme (T&Cs apply)
A dedicated 1-to-1 consultant offering ongoing guidance and support
Opportunities to work in outstanding local schools with excellent reputations
How to Apply
If you’re ready to take on this fulfilling role and make a real difference in a child’s school experience, we’d love to hear from you!
Contact Heather O’Neill today:
(phone number removed)
Join a caring school community where your support helps children shine.
All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.
Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.
Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.
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