Ks2 Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; South Cheriton; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel in the United Kingdom is seeking a proactive Teaching Assistant (KS2) for maternity cover at Castle Cary, starting October 2026. The successful candidate will provide on-site support across KS2 and work closely with teachers to ensure pupils receive targeted assistance.

The role requires a passion for helping children thrive academically, socially and emotionally within a nurturing environment, with full training provided where needed.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to support KS2 pupils.
• Willing to travel to Castle Cary for on-site support.
• Experience with children with SEN and/or SEMH is desirable.
• Previous childcare experience is ideal but not essential; full training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning across KS2 classrooms.
• Deliver targeted support with teachers to pupils.
• Assist children with additional needs to access learning.
• Help create an inclusive, engaging learning environment across both sites.

Skills

KS2 support

Travel to site

SEN/SEMH experience

Childcare experience

Job description

Teaching Assistant (KS2) - Maternity Cover
Castle Cary
Start Date: October 2026
Pay: £90-£94 per day

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and supportive school from October 2026 on a maternity cover contract. The successful candidate will need to be able to travel into Castle Cary, supporting pupils across KS2.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic individual who is committed to helping children thrive academically, socially and emotionally within a nurturing and inclusive environment.

The successful candidate will:

• Be an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant who enjoys working with children and inspires them to achieve their potential.
• Be able to support pupils across KS2.
• Be willing and able to travel to Castle Cary.
• Be an excellent team player who enjoys collaborating with colleagues and contributing to school life.
• Be committed to their own professional development journey.
• Have experience working with children with SEN and/or SEMH needs (desirable).
• Previous experience in a childcare setting is ideal, but not essential as full support will be provided.

The role includes:

• Supporting teaching and learning across KS2 classrooms.
• Working closely with teachers to deliver targeted support to pupils.
• Assisting children with additional needs to access learning effectively.
• Helping to create a positive, inclusive and engaging learning environment across both sites.

We offer:

• A supportive, friendly and inclusive school community.
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development.
• A rewarding role where you can make a real difference every day.

• 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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