KS2 Teaching Assistant

Academics Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

CPD access

Love2shop voucher

Job summary

Academics Ltd is recruiting KS2 Teaching Assistants across Worksop, Nottinghamshire for temporary roles in welcoming primary schools. You will support KS2 pupils, assist teachers with engaging lessons, and work with individuals or small groups to help learners reach targets.

Roles are flexible: day-to-day supply, short-term, or longer placements. Competitive pay, weekly PAYE, and opportunities for long-term roles with ongoing support from a dedicated consultant.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children in a primary school setting.
• Relevant Teaching Assistant qualification (Cache or NVQ Level 2/3).
• Enhanced DBS certificate or willingness to apply for one.
• Right to work in the UK and safeguarding training.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers in delivering engaging KS2 lessons.
• Work with individuals and small groups to help pupils achieve learning goals.
• Encourage pupil confidence, independence and wellbeing.
• Assist with classroom management and behaviour support.
• Create a positive, safe and inclusive learning environment.
• Follow school safeguarding policies.

Skills

Communication skills

Behaviour management

Education

Cache or NVQ Level 2 TA

NVQ Level 3 TA

Job description

KS2 Teaching Assistant - Worksop, Nottinghamshire

Job Title: KS2 Teaching Assistant
Location: Primary schools across Worksop, Nottinghamshire
Contract Type: Temporary

Are you a dedicated KS2 Teaching Assistant looking for flexible opportunities in Worksop, Nottinghamshire?

Academics is working with a range of welcoming primary schools across the area and is recruiting enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to support Key Stage 2 pupils on a temporary basis.

Whether you're looking for day-to-day supply, short-term assignments or longer-term placements, Academics can help you find a role that suits your skills and availability.

What We Offer

• Competitive daily rates of pay (inclusive of holiday pay, dependent upon experience and training).
• Paid weekly through PAYE.
• Flexible working to fit around your lifestyle.
• Opportunities to work in a variety of primary schools across Worksop.
• Access to continuous professional development (CPD).
• Ongoing support from your dedicated Academics consultant.
• 125 Love2shop voucher through our Refer a Friend scheme (subject to terms and conditions).
• Opportunities to secure long-term or permanent school-based roles.

As a KS2 Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support teachers in delivering engaging lessons across Key Stage 2.
• Work with individuals and small groups to help pupils achieve their learning goals.
• Encourage pupils' confidence, independence and wellbeing.
• Assist with classroom management and behaviour support.
• Help create a positive, safe and inclusive learning environment.
• Follow all school policies and safeguarding procedures.

To be considered for this role, you will need:

• Previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant or supporting children within a primary school or similar educational setting.
• A relevant Cache or NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification.
• Strong communication and behaviour management skills.
• An Enhanced DBS Certificate registered on the Update Service, or be willing to apply for one.
• A commitment to safeguarding and completing annual safeguarding training.
• The right to work in the UK.

Academics is a leading education agency, for temporary education professionals across the UK. We pride ourselves on matching talented teachers and support staff with rewarding opportunities while providing ongoing support throughout their careers.

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