Ks2 Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Rishton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel in Preston is seeking a KS2 Teaching Assistant to support the class teacher and pupils across a range of subjects. You will deliver targeted interventions in literacy and numeracy and help foster independence, resilience and confidence in learning.

This long-term, full-time role requires prior experience in a school, youth or care setting, and a solid understanding of KS2 curriculum. DBS checks and safeguarding training are required; pay is £13.75 per hour, with a 12.07%

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children in KS2 is highly desirable, though not essential.
• You must have prior experience working with or supporting children in a school, youth or care setting.
• Good understanding of the KS2 curriculum and ability to adapt support for diverse learner needs.
• Confident, caring and proactive with strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Working with small groups and individuals to deliver targeted interventions in literacy and numeracy.
• Supporting pupils to develop independence, resilience and confidence in their learning.
• Assisting with classroom management and behaviour, promoting a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Providing feedback to the class teacher to help inform planning and pupil progress.
• Supporting with preparation of resources and contributing to the wider life of the school (displays, school events, educational visits).

Skills

KS2 experience

Literacy interventions

Numeracy interventions

Classroom support

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

KS2 Teaching Assistant

Location: Preston
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:45am – 3:30pm
Pay: £13.75 per hour

Are you confident supporting older primary pupils in their learning journey?
A supportive and forward-thinking primary school in Preston is seeking an enthusiastic and reliable KS2 Teaching Assistant to join their team on a full-time basis.

About the Role:

As a KS2 Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting both the class teacher and pupils across a range of subjects. Your responsibilities will include:

• Working with small groups and individuals to deliver targeted interventions in literacy and numeracy
• Supporting pupils to develop independence, resilience, and confidence in their learning
• Assisting with classroom management and behaviour, promoting a positive and inclusive learning environment
• Providing feedback to the class teacher to help inform planning and pupil progress
• Supporting with preparation of resources and contributing to the wider life of the school (e.g. displays, school events, educational visits)

The Ideal Candidate:

• Experience supporting children in Key Stage 2 is highly desirable, though not essential
• You must have prior experience working with or supporting children in a school, youth or care setting
• A strong understanding of the KS2 curriculum and the ability to adapt your support to meet diverse learner needs
• Confident, caring, and proactive with strong communication and teamwork skills

This is a long-term, full-time opportunity – ideal for someone looking to make a meaningful impact in the classroom.

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.
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