Ks2 Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Merley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking KS2 Teaching Assistants to join welcoming primary schools and support pupils across Years 3–6. Roles include full-time and part-time opportunities with flexible placements.

You will assist with classroom activities, small group and 1:1 support, and help develop reading, writing and maths skills while encouraging confidence and independence in pupils. All applicants should be dedicated, patient, and reliable, with a passion for helping children reach their potential.

Qualifications

• Previous school experience is desirable but not essential.
• Experience in childcare, youth work, tutoring or similar roles is valuable.

Responsibilities

• Support classroom learning and activities.
• Conduct small group and 1:1 work with pupils.
• Assist reading, writing and maths activities.
• Help build confidence and independence in pupils.
• Support social and emotional development.
• Maintain classroom routines and general support.

Skills

Caring

Patience

Enthusiasm for children

Job description

KS2 Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant | Key Stage 2 | Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities

Are you passionate about working with children and looking for your next opportunity in education?

We’re looking for enthusiastic and caring KS2 Teaching Assistants to join welcoming primary schools and support pupils across Years 3–6.

Whether you’re an experienced Teaching Assistant or have previous experience working with children and are looking to take the next step into education, we’d love to hear from you!

The Role

As a KS2 Teaching Assistant, you could be supporting pupils with:

• Classroom learning and activities
• Small group and 1:1 work
• Reading, writing and maths
• Building confidence and independence
• Social and emotional development
• Classroom routines and general support

You’ll work closely with teachers and other members of staff to create a positive and engaging environment where children can thrive.

We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Caring, patient and approachable
• Enthusiastic about working with children
• Reliable and committed
• A great team player
• Confident and willing to get involved
• Passionate about supporting children to reach their potential

Previous experience in a school is desirable but not essential – experience in childcare, youth work, tutoring or other child-focused roles can also be valuable.

What We Can Offer

• A range of opportunities in welcoming primary schools
• Full-time, part-time, supply and longer-term roles
• Competitive rates of pay
• Opportunities to gain valuable classroom experience
• Ongoing support from your dedicated consultant
• Opportunities to find a role that suits you and your experience

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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