KS2 Teaching Assistant

SUPPLY PERSONNEL; Syston; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Friendly consultants

Personalised service

Job summary

SUPPLY PERSONNEL is seeking a caring KS2 Teaching Assistant for a full-time temporary role in the LE7 area. You will support pupils in Years 3–6, assist with SEN needs and help them access the curriculum in a mainstream primary school.

You will work under the class teacher to provide one-to-one and group support, encouraging independence and positive learning behaviours while adhering to safeguarding requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEN in educational or childcare settings.
• Confident and patient when supporting various learning, social, and behavioural needs.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to pupils with additional needs.
• Support children with SEN including learning, communication, social, emotional and behavioural needs.
• Help pupils understand activities and complete learning tasks.
• Adapt approach to meet individual children’s needs and abilities.
• Encourage independence, confidence and positive learning behaviours.
• Support pupils with emotional regulation and behaviour management.
• Collaborate with the class teacher and other support staff.
• Promote an inclusive, safe and positive learning environment for every child.

Skills

SEN support

1:1 and small-group support

Behaviour management

Education

Enhanced DBS certificate

Job description

KS2 TEACHING ASSISTANT REQUIRED – LE7

Full-Time Temporary Role | Monday–Friday | 8:30am–3:30pm

Supply Personnel is currently recruiting a caring, enthusiastic and reliable Key Stage 2 Teaching Assistant for one of our client schools based in the LE7 area.

This is a full-time temporary opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting children's learning, development and wellbeing within a mainstream primary school setting.

The Role

As a KS2 Teaching Assistant, you will work alongside the class teacher to support pupils across Years 3–6, helping them access the curriculum and reach their full potential.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing one-to-one and small-group support to pupils with additional needs.
• Supporting children with SEN, including learning, communication, social, emotional and behavioural needs.
• Helping pupils understand classroom activities and complete learning tasks.
• Adapting your approach to meet individual children's needs and abilities.
• Encouraging independence, confidence and positive learning behaviours.
• Supporting pupils with emotional regulation and behaviour management where required.
• Working collaboratively with the class teacher and other support staff.
• Promoting an inclusive, safe and positive learning environment where every child feels valued.

Essential Requirements

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Have previous experience supporting children with additional needs (SEN) in an educational or childcare setting.
• Be confident and willing to support pupils with a range of additional learning, social, emotional and behavioural needs.
• Have the right to work in the UK.
• Hold an Enhanced DBS certificate for the Child Workforce or be willing to complete a new DBS application.
• Be willing to provide at least two professional references, including one covering their most recent employment.
• Be willing to complete annual safeguarding and anaphylaxis training.
• Be willing to undergo all necessary safeguarding and compliance checks.
• Be caring, patient, reliable, hard-working and committed to supporting children's learning and development.
• Be available Monday to Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm, for the duration of the temporary assignment.

What We Offer

• Competitive rates of pay.
• A full-time temporary opportunity within a primary school.
• Support from our dedicated and experienced consultants.
• A friendly, personalised service throughout your placement.