Impactful KS2 Teaching Assistant – Immediate Start (Chichester Area)

Supply Desk; Littlehampton; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated consultant support

Competitive daily pay

Job summary

Supply Desk is recruiting a KS2 Teaching Assistant for a primary school in the Chichester area. Immediate start, full-time, Monday to Friday, with a short-term contract until Christmas 2026 and potential extension.

You will support the class teacher with daily lessons, provide one-to-one and small group help, and assist with literacy, numeracy, and wider curriculum activities while maintaining a positive classroom environment. Daily pay £88-£100 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people is desirable.
• Experience in a primary KS2 environment would be beneficial.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to motivate and engage pupils.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside the class teacher to support daily lessons and classroom activities.
• Provide additional one-to-one and small group learning support.
• Assist pupils with literacy, numeracy, and wider curriculum activities.
• Help pupils understand tasks and remain focused during lessons.
• Promote positive behaviour and encourage independent learning.
• Support pupils with different abilities and additional learning needs.
• Monitor pupil engagement and provide feedback to the class teacher.
• Assist with classroom organisation and preparation of learning resources.

Skills

Good communication

Teamwork

Safeguarding awareness

Flexible attitude

Job description

Supply Desk is recruiting a KS2 Teaching Assistant for a primary school in the Chichester area. Immediate start, full-time, Monday to Friday, with a short-term contract until Christmas 2026 and potential extension.

You will support the class teacher with daily lessons, provide one-to-one and small group help, and assist with literacy, numeracy, and wider curriculum activities while maintaining a positive classroom environment. Daily pay £88-£100 depending on experience.