KS2 Teaching Assistant – Bacup

Just Teachers Ltd; Bacup; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Just Teachers Ltd is seeking a KS2 Teaching Assistant for a long-term role in a Primary school in the Bacup area. The position is full-time and starts in September 2026, with shortlisting currently underway.

The school emphasises a supportive, inclusive environment with opportunities for professional growth and a strong focus on academic progress and personal development. The role involves assisting with lessons, safeguarding, and pupil progression.

Qualifications

• Experience working in UK primary schools
• Str ong behaviour management skills
• Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification
• Good understanding of safeguarding

Responsibilities

• Support class teacher with daily lesson delivery
• Provide 1:1 and small group intervention
• Assist with planning and preparation of classroom resources
• Support pupils with varying learning needs
• Promote positive behaviour and classroom engagement
• Help track pupil progress and attainment
• Support literacy and numeracy development
• Supervise pupils during break and transitions
• Assist with safeguarding and wellbeing of pupils
• Build positive relationships with pupils and staff

Skills

Support classroom delivery

1:1 and small group support

Resource planning

Behaviour management

Track pupil progress

Literacy and numeracy support

Pupil safeguarding

Positive student relationships

Break and transition supervision

Education

Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification

Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

About the role:
Justteachers is seeking a KS2 Teaching Assistant, who is looking for a long term role in a Primary school in the Bacup area on a full time basis. The role is set to commence in September 2026, with shortlisting currently underway.

This forward-thinking secondary school offers a supportive and inclusive learning environment with a strong focus on both academic success and personal development. Staff benefit from a collaborative culture, strong leadership, and opportunities for ongoing professional growth within a positive and well-structured setting.

Key Skills and Attributes:

• Support class teacher with daily lesson delivery
• Provide 1:1 and small group intervention
• Assist with planning and preparation of classroom resources
• Support pupils with varying learning needs
• Promote positive behaviour and classroom engagement
• Help track pupil progress and attainment
• Support literacy and numeracy development
• Supervise pupils during break and transitions
• Assist with safeguarding and wellbeing of pupils
• Build positive relationships with pupils and staff

Pre-requisites:

• Experience working in UK primary schools
• Strong behaviour management skills
• Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification
• Good understanding of safeguarding