KS2 Teaching Assistant — Empower Upper Primary Learners

Aspire People; Manchester; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

Dedicated consultant

Opportunities across schools

Flexible roles

Job summary

Aspire People are recruiting confident and experienced KS2 Teaching Assistants to support pupils across Year 3-6 in Manchester and surrounding areas. These roles suit those who enjoy working with older primary pupils and can assist with Maths, English and reading comprehension.

You will work with class teachers to reinforce learning, support pupils with additional needs, and help students develop independence and resilience as they approach secondary education.

Qualifications

• Recent experience in a UK primary school, ideally KS2
• Good understanding of the KS2 curriculum
• Confident supporting Maths and English learning
• Able to adapt explanations and activities to different abilities
• Patient, proactive and able to build positive relationships

Responsibilities

• Support pupils across Years 3-6
• Assist with differentiated Maths and English activities
• Support reading comprehension, extended writing and spelling
• Reinforce mathematical reasoning and problem-solving
• Provide 1:1 and small-group support where required
• Support pupils with SEND and additional learning needs
• Help pupils stay focused and engaged during lessons
• Encourage independence, resilience and positive learning behaviours
• Support classroom routines and behaviour expectations
• Feed back on pupil progress to teaching staff

Skills

KS2 experience

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Differentiation

Job description

Aspire People are recruiting confident and experienced KS2 Teaching Assistants to support pupils across Year 3-6 in Manchester and surrounding areas. These roles suit those who enjoy working with older primary pupils and can assist with Maths, English and reading comprehension.

You will work with class teachers to reinforce learning, support pupils with additional needs, and help students develop independence and resilience as they approach secondary education.