KS2 Mixed Class Morning Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Truro; On-site; GBP 16,531 - 22,041; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Term-time only

Weekly PAYE

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking a dedicated KS2 Teaching Assistant for a primary school in the Truro area, starting in September. The role involves supporting a mixed KS2 class, with potential to become permanent for the right candidate.

This position offers term-time hours and a long-term path within a welcoming school community. Salary is £14.25 per hour, with hours from 08:45am to 1:00pm, and weekly PAYE pay through Teaching Personnel.

Qualifications

• Experience with primary-aged children in KS2 is desirable.
• Willingness to undergo safeguarding checks (DBS) and training.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning within a KS2 classroom.
• Work with small groups and individual pupils.
• Deliver intervention activities to support progress.
• Encourage positive behaviour and engagement.
• Help create a nurturing and inclusive learning environment.
• Collaborate with teachers and support staff.

Skills

Experience with primary-aged children

Patient, proactive and approachable

Education

Teaching Assistant qualification (welcomed)

Job description

KS2 Teaching Assistant – September Start

Truro Area | Long-Term Opportunity | Potential Permanent Position

£14.25 per hour | 08:45am – 1:00pm | School Term Time Only

Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference to children's learning, while enjoying a fantastic work-life balance?

About the Role

Teaching Personnel is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in the Truro area from September. Working within a mixed Key Stage 2 class, this is an excellent opportunity to become a valued member of a supportive school community, with the potential for the role to become permanent for the right candidate.

Responsibilities

• Supporting teaching and learning within a KS2 classroom
• Working with small groups and individual pupils
• Delivering intervention activities to support progress
• Encouraging positive behaviour and engagement
• Helping create a nurturing and inclusive learning environment
• Working collaboratively with teachers and support staff

Who We're Looking For

• Have experience working with primary-aged children
• Are confident supporting learning within KS2
• Are patient, proactive, and approachable
• Enjoy helping children overcome barriers to learning
• Can build strong relationships with pupils and staff
• Have a positive, can-do attitude
• Teaching Assistant qualifications are welcomed but not essential. Experience and the right attitude are equally important.

Why This Role Stands Out

• School hours offering excellent work-life balance
• Long-term opportunity from September
• Potential for a permanent position
• Supportive and welcoming school environment
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference every day
• Weekly PAYE pay through Teaching Personnel

Pay & Hours

• Hourly Rate: £14.25 per hour
• Hours: 08:45am – 1:00pm
• Contract: Long-term, term-time only
• Start Date: September

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.