KS2 Teaching Assistant

Teach-Now; Chipping Barnet; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Teach Now in Barnet, United Kingdom, is seeking a motivated KS2 Teaching Assistant to join a primary-school team from September. You will support classroom teaching and provide focused help to pupils needing extra support in English, maths and other subjects.

In this role you will work with individuals and small groups, reinforce lesson content, and help pupils prepare for assessments while promoting independence and positive behaviour. An Enhanced DBS is required.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with primary-aged children.
• KS2 classroom experience is highly desirable.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Ability to explain concepts clearly and encourage reluctant learners.
• A calm, encouraging and organised approach.
• Enhanced DBS and right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning across Key Stage 2.
• Work with individuals and small groups to reinforce lesson content.
• Deliver targeted literacy and numeracy interventions.
• Help pupils prepare for assessments and consolidate key skills where appropriate.
• Support pupils with SEN and additional learning needs.
• Encourage independence, resilience and positive behaviour.
• Monitor progress and communicate observations to the class teacher.

Skills

KS2 experience

Enhanced DBS

Right to work in the UK

Clear communicator

Job description

Barnet, United Kingdom | Posted on 24/08/2026

Teach Now is seeking a motivated KS2 Teaching Assistant to join a primary-school team in Barnet from September.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys helping older primary pupils build confidence, independence and the academic skills they need to succeed. You will support classroom teaching while also providing focused assistance to pupils who may benefit from extra help with English, maths or other areas of the curriculum.

Key Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning across Key Stage 2.
• Work with individuals and small groups to reinforce lesson content.
• Deliver targeted literacy and numeracy interventions.
• Help pupils prepare for assessments and consolidate key skills where appropriate.
• Support pupils with SEN and additional learning needs.
• Encourage independence, resilience and positive behaviour.
• Monitor progress and communicate observations to the class teacher.

Requirements

• Previous experience working with primary-aged children.
• KS2 classroom experience is highly desirable.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Ability to explain concepts clearly and encourage reluctant learners.
• A calm, encouraging and organised approach.
• Enhanced DBS and right to work in the UK.

Pay is determined based on qualifications and experience.

Why work via Teach Now?

Teach-Now are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff. We:

• Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance.
• Offer an excellent refer a friend scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days.
• Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee.
• Give you access a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders.

Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.

We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance.