KS2 Teaching Assistant

Tradewind Recruitment; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking a KS2 Teaching Assistant to support pupils in a Blackpool primary setting. The role runs Monday to Friday, 8:45am to 3:15pm, starting September 2026, on a temporary basis with potential to go permanent.

You will work closely with the class teacher, providing targeted support to individuals and groups, assisting with activities and helping foster a positive, inclusive learning environment for older primary pupils.

Qualifications

• Experience within KS2 (school-based preferred).
• Patience, reliable and enthusiastic.
• Confident supporting KS2 learning across the curriculum.
• Works well as part of a team.
• TA qualifications desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils across KS2, working closely with the class teacher.
• Provide targeted support to individuals and small groups.
• Assist with learning activities and classroom organisation.
• Support pupils with their academic, social, and emotional development
• Help maintain a positive and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

KS2 experience

Patience

Reliability

Enthusiasm

Team collaboration

Education

TA qualifications (desirable)

Job description

KS2 Teaching Assistant
Location: Blackpool
Start Date: September 2026
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:45am-3:15pm
Contract: Temporary until the end of the academic year (with potential to become permanent)

This role is ideal for a motivated and supportive Teaching Assistant who enjoys working with older primary pupils and is passionate about helping children reach their full potential in a positive and nurturing school environment.

The Role:

• Supporting pupils across KS2, working closely with the class teacher
• Providing targeted support to individuals and small groups
• Assisting with learning activities and classroom organisation
• Supporting pupils with their academic, social, and emotional development
• Helping to maintain a positive and inclusive learning environment

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Have experience working within KS2 (school-based experience preferred)
• Be patient, reliable, and enthusiastic
• Be confident supporting learning across the KS2 curriculum
• Work well as part of a team
• Hold relevant TA qualifications (desirable but not essential)

The role is temporary until the end of the academic year, with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate.