KS2 Teaching Assistant

KS2 Teaching Assistant - Part-time, long-term temporary role from as soon as possible

This school provides a warm, nurturing, and well-organised learning environment where pupils benefit from supportive staff, clear routines, and purposeful teaching. Leaders work collaboratively with teachers and support staff to maintain high expectations, helping pupils feel safe, confident, and ready to learn. Pupils respond positively to calm, consistent approaches that encourage independence, resilience, and steady academic progress.

Duties as KS2 Teaching Assistant:

• Support KS2 pupils
• Reinforce key skills in literacy, numeracy, and wider curriculum tasks
• Help maintain positive behaviour and consistent routines
• Support teachers with classroom preparation and resource organisation
• Promote pupils' social, emotional, and academic development
• Uphold safeguarding expectations and prioritise pupil welfare

Ideal KS2 Teaching Assistant:

• Experience supporting KS2 pupils
• Patient, calm, and proactive in meeting varied learning needs
• Effective communicator with strong teamwork abilities
• Able to follow teacher direction while using initiative where appropriate
• Reliable, organised, and committed to supporting pupil progress
• Dedicated to safeguarding and promoting pupil well-being

All candidates undergo thorough checks aligned with the DfE's Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, including references and Enhanced DBS verification via the Update Service or new application.

Benefits:

• A competitive salary - depending on experience
• PAYE weekly pay - no umbrella or self-employed setups
• Exclusive perks - retail discounts, travel offers, gym memberships
• Well-being support - access to emotional and physical wellness services via our pay portal