KS2 Teaching Assistant

Teach Now Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a friend £150 bonus

CPD training access

Job summary

Teach Now Limited is seeking a KS2 Teaching Assistant for a Brent-based primary school in London. The role supports pupils in Key Stage 2 and involves delivering targeted English and maths interventions, helping pupils build confidence and independence.

You will work alongside class teachers to assist with lessons, manage behaviour, and contribute to assessment feedback. This is a full-time, long-term temporary position with DBS requirements and UK work eligibility.

Qualifications

• Experience as KS2 Teaching Assistant in primary education.
• Strong literacy and numeracy skills.
• Enhanced DBS eligibility and right to work in the UK.
• Professional and dependable approach.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils across the KS2 curriculum.
• Delivering small-group interventions in English and maths.
• Providing additional support for pupils with SEND.
• Helping pupils remain engaged, organised and ready to learn.
• Supporting positive behaviour and classroom routines.
• Preparing resources and contributing to assessment feedback.

Skills

KS2 tutoring support

Literacy support

Numeracy support

Behaviour management

Job description

KS2 Teaching Assistant – Brent Location: Brent, London Salary: £90–£100 per day Contract: Full-time, long-term temporary Start Date: 8 September 2026

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant who knows how to bring out the best in junior-aged pupils? Teach Now is recruiting a confident KS2 Teaching Assistant for a busy and inclusive primary school in Brent. The successful candidate will become a consistent presence within Key Stage 2, helping pupils strengthen their academic skills while developing the confidence and independence needed for the next stage of their education. As a KS2 Teaching Assistant, you will work alongside class teachers to provide targeted support in lessons and interventions.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting pupils across the KS2 curriculum
• Delivering small-group interventions in English and maths
• Providing additional support for pupils with SEND
• Helping pupils remain engaged, organised and ready to learn
• Supporting positive behaviour and classroom routines
• Preparing resources and contributing to assessment feedback

You will need:

• Recent experience working with primary-aged children, ideally in KS2
• Strong literacy and numeracy skills
• Confidence supporting children with different learning needs
• Positive behaviour-management skills
• A professional and dependable approach
• Enhanced DBS eligibility and the right to work in the UK

This KS2 Teaching Assistant position offers the chance to take on meaningful responsibility while working as part of an established classroom team.

Why work via Teach Now?

• 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 to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders.

Application Process:

Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education. Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you.

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.