Key Stage 2 TA

Vision for Education Ltd; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

Dedicated recruitment consultant

Access to education opportunities

Professional development & training

Career development support

Opportunities for long-term roles

Job summary

Vision for Education Ltd is seeking a KS2 Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in the Telford area. The role is full-time, ASAP, and runs until the Christmas break, offering valuable experience within a supportive school environment.

You will work alongside the class teacher to support pupils across KS2, helping them access learning and reach their full potential. The position emphasizes literacy and numeracy support, behavior guidance, and inclusive learning.

Qualifications

• The successful KS2 Teaching Assistant will ideally have experience with primary-aged children.
• Experience supporting pupils within KS2 is desirable.
• A patient, enthusiastic and proactive approach is preferred.
• Good communication and teamwork skills are required.
• Confidence supporting individuals and small groups is advantageous.
• Availability to work full-time from ASAP until the Christmas break; DBS on Update Service or willingness to apply.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils with classroom learning and activities.
• Providing 1:1 and small-group support where needed.
• Helping deliver literacy and numeracy activities.
• Supporting positive behaviour and classroom routines.
• Creating an engaging and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Primary experience

KS2 experience

Patience & proactivity

Communication

Teamwork

Small groups support

Job description

Vision for Education are currently recruiting for a full-time KS2 Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in the Telford area. This is a long-term opportunity starting ASAP and continuing until the Christmas break, ideal for someone looking to gain valuable experience within a supportive primary school environment.

The Role

As a KS2 Teaching Assistant, you will work alongside the class teacher to support pupils across Key Stage 2, helping them access learning and reach their full potential.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting pupils with classroom learning and activities.

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support where needed.

• Helping deliver literacy and numeracy activities.

• Supporting positive behaviour and classroom routines.

• Creating an engaging and inclusive learning environment.

The School

The school is a friendly and welcoming one-form-entry primary school in the Telford area, with a supportive team and a commitment to providing a positive learning experience for all pupils.

You will be joining a close-knit staff team where collaboration and pupil development are at the heart of the school.

Requirements

The successful KS2 Teaching Assistant will ideally have:

• Previous experience working with primary-aged children.

• Experience supporting pupils within KS2 is desirable.

• A patient, enthusiastic and proactive approach.

• Good communication and teamwork skills.

• Confidence supporting individuals and small groups.

• Availability to work full-time from ASAP until the Christmas break.

• Two satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply.

Safeguarding children is at the heart of everything we do. All staff must be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and all necessary checks will be completed prior to appointment.

About Vision for Education

Vision for Education are a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to supporting schools and education professionals across the UK. We work closely with schools to provide high-quality teaching and support staff, while helping candidates find rewarding roles that suit their experience and career goals.

What Vision for Education Offer

• Competitive rates of pay.

• A dedicated consultant throughout your placement.

• Access to a wide range of education opportunities.

• Professional development and training.

• Support with your career development.

• Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions.