KS2 Teaching Assistant — 1:1 Support (Part-Time)

Academics; Warrington; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Academics is seeking a caring Key Stage 2 Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support for pupils with additional learning needs at a Warrington junior school.

This part-time role (26 hours per week across four days, 8:30am–3:30pm) is a temporary/fixed-term contract for one year, starting Autumn Term 2026.

You will collaborate with teachers to help children access the curriculum, build confidence, and foster a safe, welcoming learning environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, preferably with additional or special educational needs.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build relationships with pupils, colleagues and parents.
• Demonstrate positive behaviour management to support a calm learning environment.
• Committed to safeguarding, health and safety, and data protection policies.
• Willingness to participate in relevant training to support vulnerable pupils.

Responsibilities

• Targeted 1:1 support for individual children with specific learning needs.
• Supervise and support small groups inside and outside the classroom.
• Provide pastoral care during the school day, including lunchtime supervision.
• Collaborate with class teachers to strengthen core literacy and numeracy skills.

Skills

1:1 support

Communication

Team player

Safeguarding

Willingness to train

Job description

Academics is seeking a caring Key Stage 2 Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support for pupils with additional learning needs at a Warrington junior school.

This part-time role (26 hours per week across four days, 8:30am–3:30pm) is a temporary/fixed-term contract for one year, starting Autumn Term 2026.

You will collaborate with teachers to help children access the curriculum, build confidence, and foster a safe, welcoming learning environment.