KS2 Teaching Assistant

Academics; Billericay; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time contract

Permanent opportunity

Consistent year-long role

KS2 experience development

Supportive team

Consultant support

Job summary

Academics is assisting a primary school in Billericay, Essex, to recruit a KS2 Teaching Assistant for a full-time, year-long role starting September 2026.

You will support KS2 pupils, work with the class teacher to deliver learning, provide support to individuals and small groups, and help pupils become more confident and independent learners. There is potential to move into a permanent position after the contract.

Qualifications

• Experience working with KS2 pupils.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patient, approachable and encouraging.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils across the KS2 curriculum.
• Work alongside the class teacher to help deliver effective learning.
• Provide additional support to individuals and small groups.
• Help pupils overcome barriers to learning.
• Encourage positive behaviour and classroom engagement.
• Assist with preparation and classroom organisation.
• Build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Support pupils in becoming more confident and independent learners.

Skills

KS2 experience

Communication skills

Patience

Team collaboration

Job description

KS2 Teaching Assistant | Billericay

Location: Billericay, Essex

Contract: Full Time | 1 Year Contract

Start Date: September 2026

Duration: Until July 2027

Potential: Permanent position afterwards

KS2 Teaching Assistant - Billericay

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant who enjoys working with older primary pupils and wants the opportunity to become a key part of a classroom?

A fantastic opportunity is available for a KS2 Teaching Assistant to join a primary school in Billericay on a full-time, year-long basis.

This role offers the stability of working within one school throughout the academic year, allowing you to build strong relationships with pupils and staff while gaining further experience across Key Stage 2. For the right candidate, there is also the opportunity to move into a permanent position once the initial contract comes to an end.

What You'll Be Doing

• Support pupils across the KS2 curriculum
• Work alongside the class teacher to help deliver effective learning
• Provide additional support to individuals and small groups
• Help pupils overcome barriers to learning
• Encourage positive behaviour and classroom engagement
• Assist with preparation and classroom organisation
• Build positive relationships with pupils and staff
• Support pupils in becoming more confident and independent learners

Who We're Looking For

• Has previous experience working with KS2 pupils
• Understands the needs of children within Key Stage 2
• Is confident supporting pupils both individually and within groups
• Has strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Is patient, approachable and encouraging
• Can work effectively alongside teachers and support staff
• Takes a proactive approach to supporting learning
• Is committed to helping pupils reach their potential

Why Consider This Role?

• Full-time, 1-year contract
• Opportunity to continue in a permanent position afterwards
• Consistent work throughout the academic year
• Chance to develop your KS2 experience
• Become an established member of the school team
• Supportive classroom environment
• Dedicated consultant support throughout the process

If you're a KS2 Teaching Assistant in Billericay with the experience and enthusiasm to make a real difference, this could be an excellent next step.

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