KS2 Teaching Assistant: Empower Upper Primary Pupils

Aspire People; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People is recruiting confident and experienced KS2 Teaching Assistants to support pupils across Key Stage 2 in Manchester. These roles are ideal for those who enjoy working with older primary-aged children and can support pupils with rising academic and social expectations of Upper KS2.

You will work alongside class teachers to reinforce learning, support pupils needing guidance and help children develop independence and confidence as they approach secondary education.

Qualifications

• Has recent experience working within a UK primary school, ideally KS2.
• Understands KS2 curriculum requirements.
• Confident supporting Maths and English learning.
• Able to adapt explanations and activities for different abilities.
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills.
• Patient, proactive and able to build positive relationships.
• Encourages pupils to become more independent learners.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils across Years 3-6 in Maths and English activities.
• Assist with reading comprehension, extended writing and spelling.
• Reinforce mathematical reasoning and problem-solving.
• Provide 1:1 and small-group support as needed.
• Support pupils with SEND and additional learning needs.
• Help pupils stay focused and engaged during lessons.
• Assist with classroom routines and behaviour expectations.
• Provide feedback on pupil progress to teaching staff.

Skills

KS2 Experience

KS2 Curriculum

Maths & English support

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Patience & proactive

Independent learners

Job description

Aspire People is recruiting confident and experienced KS2 Teaching Assistants to support pupils across Key Stage 2 in Manchester. These roles are ideal for those who enjoy working with older primary-aged children and can support pupils with rising academic and social expectations of Upper KS2.

You will work alongside class teachers to reinforce learning, support pupils needing guidance and help children develop independence and confidence as they approach secondary education.