Ks2 Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive; Leeds; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

TeacherActive is recruiting KS2 Teaching Assistants to support a network of primary schools across Leeds and surrounding areas. You will work across Years 3, 4, 5 and 6 in flexible supply roles, from day-to-day to short-term cover, with potential longer-term placements.

Join our expanding supply team to gain diverse classroom experience across multiple schools, adapting to different settings, routines, and pupil needs from September onward.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, ideally within KS2 or primary school settings.
• Strong communication and behaviour management skills.
• Enthusiastic, reliable and adaptable.
• Able to build positive relationships with pupils, teachers and school staff.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with their learning across the KS2 curriculum.
• Work alongside class teachers to deliver engaging and effective lessons.
• Provide one-to-one and small-group support where required.
• Help pupils remain engaged, focused and confident in their learning.
• Support positive behaviour and maintain a calm, inclusive classroom environment.

Skills

Experience with children

Strong communication

Behaviour management

Adaptable

Reliability

Education

Teaching Assistant qualification

KS2/Primary classroom experience

Job description

Yorkshire and Humber/ contract / £90 - 110 per day

KS2 Teaching Assistant – Flexible Supply Work

Location: Leeds and surrounding areas
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Flexible Supply / Day-to-Day / Short-Term Cover / Potential Long-Term
Key Stage: KS2
Pay: 90 - 110 dependent on experience

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant looking for flexible work across Leeds this September?

We are recruiting KS2 Teaching Assistants to join our growing supply team, supporting a large network of primary schools across Leeds and the surrounding areas.

Rather than being tied to one school, you'll have the opportunity to work across a variety of welcoming primary settings, supporting pupils and teachers throughout Years 3, 4, 5 and 6.

Whether you're looking for regular work throughout the week, a couple of days to fit around other commitments, or the flexibility of day-to-day supply, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role

• Support pupils with their learning across the KS2 curriculum


• Work alongside class teachers to deliver engaging and effective lessons


• Provide one-to-one and small-group support where required


• Help pupils remain engaged, focused and confident in their learning


• Support positive behaviour and maintain a calm, inclusive classroom environment


• Adapt confidently to different schools, year groups and classroom routines


• Assist with classroom preparation, activities and resources


• Help ensure pupils receive consistent support throughout the school day

What We're Looking For

We're keen to speak with Teaching Assistants who:

• Have experience working with children, ideally within a KS2 or primary school setting


• Hold a relevant Teaching Assistant qualification or have suitable classroom experience


• Have strong communication and behaviour management skills


• Are enthusiastic, reliable and adaptable


• Can quickly build positive relationships with pupils, teachers and school staff


• Are confident supporting pupils with varying abilities and learning needs


• Are passionate about helping children achieve their full potential


• Experienced Teaching Assistants, graduates looking to gain further classroom experience and candidates with relevant education or childcare backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Why Join Our Leeds Supply Team?

With a large pool of primary schools requiring additional classroom support from September, we can offer opportunities to suit a range of availability, experience and preferences.

You’ll benefit from:

• Flexible work to fit around your availability


• Opportunities across a wide range of Leeds primary schools


• Day-to-day, short-term and potentially longer-term assignments


• Experience working across different KS2 year groups


• The chance to experience different schools before committing to a permanent role


• Regular opportunities throughout the academic year


• Support in finding placements that suit your experience and preferences

If you're a KS2 Teaching Assistant looking for flexible supply work in Leeds from September.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.