KS2 Teaching Assistant

Aspire People; Failsworth; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People are recruiting confident KS2 Teaching Assistants to support pupils across Years 3-6 in Manchester primary schools. You will reinforce learning, support reading, writing and maths, and help pupils become more independent as they approach secondary education.

Ideal candidates will have recent UK primary school experience, strong behaviour management and excellent communication skills, and the ability to adapt explanations for different abilities.

Qualifications

• Recent experience in a UK primary school, ideally KS2.
• Good understanding of the KS2 curriculum.
• Confident supporting Maths and English learning.
• Able to adapt explanations and activities to suit different abilities.
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills.
• Patient, proactive and able to build positive relationships.
• Experience with Year 5 or Year 6 transition is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils across Years 3-6.
• Assist with differentiated Maths and English activities.
• Support reading comprehension, extended writing and spelling.
• Provide 1:1 and small-group support.
• Support pupils with SEND and additional learning needs.
• Feed back on pupil progress to teaching staff.
• Support classroom routines and behaviour expectations.

Skills

KS2 experience

Primary school experience

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Adaptability

Job description

KS2 TEACHING ASSISTANT - UPPER PRIMARY

Manchester & Surrounding Areas | Full-Time & Part-Time | Aspire People

Aspire People are recruiting confident and experienced KS2 Teaching Assistants to support pupils across Key Stage 2 within primary schools in Manchester.

These roles are ideal for individuals who enjoy working with older primary-aged children and can support pupils with the increasing academic and social expectations of Upper KS2.

You will work alongside class teachers to reinforce learning, support pupils who need additional guidance and help children develop the independence and confidence needed as they approach secondary education.

THE ROLE

• Supporting pupils across Years 3-6
• Assisting with differentiated Maths and English activities
• Supporting reading comprehension, extended writing and spelling
• Reinforcing mathematical reasoning and problem-solving
• Providing 1:1 and small-group support where required
• Supporting pupils with SEND and additional learning needs
• Helping pupils stay focused and engaged during lessons
• Encouraging independence, resilience and positive learning behaviours
• Supporting classroom routines and behaviour expectations
• Feeding back on pupil progress and engagement to teaching staff

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Has recent experience working within a UK primary school, ideally in KS2
• Has a good understanding of the KS2 curriculum
• Is confident supporting Maths and English learning
• Can adapt explanations and activities to suit different abilities
• Has strong behaviour management and communication skills
• Is patient, proactive and able to build positive relationships
• Can encourage pupils to become more independent learners

Experience supporting Year 5 or Year 6 pupils, including preparation for the transition to secondary school, would be advantageous.

WHY WORK WITH ASPIRE PEOPLE

• Full-time and part-time opportunities
• Daily supply and long-term placements
• Competitive daily pay rates
• Dedicated consultant support
• Opportunities across a range of Manchester primary schools

All applicants will be subject to relevant safeguarding and compliance checks.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks