Key Stage 2 Teaching Assistant

Academics; Stafford; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics is seeking experienced Key Stage 2 Primary Teaching Assistants for temporary short and long-term opportunities within partnership schools. Roles across Stoke-on-Trent and surrounding areas involve supporting teachers, preparing classrooms, and engaging Year 3-6 learners.

Applicants should have Level 2 or Level 3 TA qualification, UK KS2 experience, strong communication and behaviour management, and a current DBS (Update Service preferred).

Qualifications

• Must have Level 2 or Level 3 TA qualification.
• UK KS2 experience in primary schools.
• Confident communicator and motivator in classroom.
• Strong behaviour management for Years 3–6.
• Willing to travel to Stoke-on-Trent and surrounding areas by 8:30am.
• GCSE English and Maths at grade 4/C or above or Functional Skills Level 2.

Responsibilities

• Support the teacher with lesson delivery.
• Prepare the classroom for lessons, such as setting up equipment.
• Manage behaviour and engage learners in Year 3–6 with their own learning.
• Work with learners 1-2-1 or in small groups.
• Committed to supporting both the teacher and the learners to succeed.

Skills

Key Stage 2 support

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Education

Level 2 Teaching Assistant

Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Job description

Academics are currently looking for experienced Key Stage 2 Primary Teaching Assistants for temporary short and long-term opportunities within their partnership schools. Working across Stoke-on-Trent and the surrounding areas can be diversified, meaning that we work with an assortment of schools that have different requirements to suit.

We are proud to say that here at Academics we have had a strong record of placing many of our Teaching Assistants into permanent work following a successful period of long term supply within our primary schools.

Responsibilities of a Teaching Assistant:

• Supporting the teacher with the delivery of the lesson.
• Preparing the classroom for lessons, such as setting up equipment.
• Managing behaviour and engaging with learners in Year 3-Year 6 with their own learning.
• Working with learners either 1-2-1 or in a small groups.
• Committed to support both the teacher and the learners to succeed.

For this role, applicants who apply must:

• A minimum Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent.
• Have previous experience of working with Key Stage 2 learners in a primary school or educational setting in the UK.
• Hold confident communication skills and will be an excellent motivator in the classroom.
• Have strong behaviour management skills with the ability to support learners in Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, and Year 6.
• Be happy to travel and to be able to get to our partnership schools in Stoke-on-Trent (or the surrounding areas)by 8.30am with sometimes only 30-60 minute's notice for our on the day supply requirements.
• Have a good level of literacy and numeracy skills (GCSE English and Maths Grade 4 or Grade C and above/Functional Skills Level 2 in the minimum required).
• Be familiar with the UK National Curriculum.
• Own a current Enhanced DBS that is registered with the Update Service, or you will be prepared to apply for a new DBS with ourselves (cost applied).

Please be aware that your daily rate will be dependent upon experience, prior qualifications, training, and the client rate that is currently available.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.