Key Stage 2 (KS2) Teaching Assistant

Desian Education; St Helens; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Desian Education in St Helens is seeking a dedicated Key Stage 2 Teaching Assistant to join our inclusive primary school to support pupils across KS2 with targeted maths and literacy interventions.

The role involves working closely with class teachers, delivering small-group support, and helping pupils stay engaged and make progress. Experience with KS2 and SEN support is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Teaching Assistant in a KS2 setting.
• Knowledge of the Key Stage 2 curriculum and learning objectives.

Responsibilities

• Deliver targeted Maths and Literacy interventions to small groups of Key Stage 2 pupils.
• Provide classroom support to ensure pupils remain engaged and make good progress.
• Assist the class teacher with the preparation and delivery of lessons.
• Support the implementation of learning activities in line with the KS2 curriculum.
• Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.
• Help to create a positive, inclusive and supportive learning environment.
• Provide support for pupils with additional needs where required.

Skills

Experienced Teaching Assistant

KS2 curriculum knowledge

Job description

An inclusive and welcoming primary school in St Helens is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Key Stage 2 Teaching Assistant to join their team as soon as possible.

This is a full-time role supporting pupils across KS2, with particular focus on academic intervention and attainment in Maths and Literacy. The successful candidate will work closely with class teachers, delivering targeted support to small groups and individual pupils to help maximise progress and achievement.

While some support will be provided to pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN), the main focus of this role is academic support and classroom-based learning.

If you are an experienced Teaching Assistant with a strong knowledge of the Key Stage 2 curriculum and a passion for helping children achieve their full potential, we would love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• - Deliver targeted Maths and Literacy interventions to small groups of Key Stage 2 pupils.


• - Provide classroom support to ensure pupils remain engaged and make good progress


• - Assist the class teacher with the preparation and delivery of lessons


• - Support the implementation of learning activities in line with the KS2 curriculum


• - Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to teaching staff


• - Help to create a positive, inclusive and supportive learning environment


• - Provide support for pupils with additional needs where required