KS2 Teaching Assistant

Step Teachers; Chipping Barnet; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional education recruitment agency in Chipping Barnet is seeking a dedicated KS2 Teaching Assistant to support Year 5 pupils. The ideal candidate will provide 121 support and assist with classroom management, requiring previous experience in a similar role. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a supportive and engaging school environment.

Benefits

Weekly pay through PAYE

High street and gym membership discounts

Physical and emotional well-being services

Qualifications

• Previous experience working as a KS2 Teaching Assistant is essential.
• SEND experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide consistent 121 support to a high-functioning pupil.
• Assist the class teacher with lesson preparation.
• Help maintain a positive, inclusive classroom environment.

Skills

Strong administrative and organisational abilities

Excellent communication skills

Flexibility to adapt

Education

Level 2/3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated and enthusiastic KS2 Teaching Assistant! Step Teachers are working with a school in Barnet to recruit a Teaching Assistant to support pupils from Year 5 and provide additional 121 support where needed.

KS2 Teaching Assistant - Role:

• Provide consistent 121 support to a high-functioning pupil, assisting with learning tasks and classroom engagement.
• Assist the class teacher with lesson preparation and classroom management.
• Help maintain a positive, inclusive, and stimulating classroom environment.
• Act as a positive role model for students, promoting appropriate behaviour and social skills.

KS2 Teaching Assistant – Requirements:

• Previous experience working as a KS2 Teaching Assistant is essential.
• Strong administrative and organisational abilities are crucial.
• Excellent communication skills to engage effectively with staff and students.
• Flexibility to adapt to the dynamic needs of the school environment.
• A relevant qualification (e.g., Level 2/3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools) is desirable but not essential.
• SEND experience is desirable.

Why Step Teachers?

With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, and Devon. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Enfield, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services.

Step Teachers are an agency listed as an approved supplier on the Crown Commercial Service and is proud to be REC audited. This ensures we are carrying out comprehensive checks in line with the REC Code of Professional Practice and are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Upon registration, candidates will be subject to a variety of checks including an enhanced DBS check, full references including your most recent employer, and verification of eligibility to work in the UK.

Weekly pay is processed through PAYE. We offer high street, travel, gym membership and many other exclusive discounts, along with physical and emotional well-being services as standard with our pay portal.

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