KS2 Teaching Assistant

Aspire People; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People is recruiting confident and experienced KS2 Teaching Assistants to support pupils across Key Stage 2 in Manchester. These roles are ideal for those who enjoy working with older primary-aged children and can support pupils with rising academic and social expectations of Upper KS2.

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

Qualifications

• Has recent experience working within a UK primary school, ideally KS2.
• Understands KS2 curriculum requirements.
• Confident supporting Maths and English learning.
• Able to adapt explanations and activities for different abilities.
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills.
• Patient, proactive and able to build positive relationships.
• Encourages pupils to become more independent learners.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils across Years 3-6 in Maths and English activities.
• Assist with reading comprehension, extended writing and spelling.
• Reinforce mathematical reasoning and problem-solving.
• Provide 1:1 and small-group support as needed.
• Support pupils with SEND and additional learning needs.
• Help pupils stay focused and engaged during lessons.
• Assist with classroom routines and behaviour expectations.
• Provide feedback on pupil progress to teaching staff.

Skills

KS2 Experience

KS2 Curriculum

Maths & English support

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Patience & proactive

Independent learners

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.