KS2 Teaching Assistant – Flexible Temp Roles

Academics; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics are currently seeking experienced Key Stage 2 Primary Teaching Assistants for temporary short and long-term opportunities within their partnership schools in Stoke-on-Trent and surrounding areas.

We place many of our Teaching Assistants into permanent roles after a successful period of long-term supply, and offer diverse placements to match different school requirements. You will support teachers, prepare classrooms, and manage behaviour for learners in Year 3 to Year 6.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent.
• Experience working with Key Stage 2 learners in a primary school or educational setting in the UK.
• Confident communication skills and will be an excellent motivator in the classroom.
• Strong behaviour management skills with the ability to support learners in Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, and Year 6.
• Be happy to travel to partnership schools in Stoke-on-Trent (or surrounding areas) by 8:30am with sometimes short notice for on the day supply requirements.
• GCSE English and Maths Grade 4/C or Functional Skills Level 2 in minimum required.
• Be familiar with the UK National Curriculum.
• Own a current Enhanced DBS registered with the Update Service, or willing to apply (cost applied).

Responsibilities

• Supporting the teacher with the delivery of the lesson.
• Preparing the classroom for lessons, such as setting up equipment.
• Managing behaviour and engaging with learners in Year 3-Year 6 with their own learning.
• Working with learners either 1-2-1 or in a small groups.
• Committed to support both the teacher and the learners to succeed.

Skills

Communication

Motivation

Behaviour management

Education

Level 2 TA qualification

Level 3 TA qualification

Job description

Academics are currently seeking experienced Key Stage 2 Primary Teaching Assistants for temporary short and long-term opportunities within their partnership schools in Stoke-on-Trent and surrounding areas.

We place many of our Teaching Assistants into permanent roles after a successful period of long-term supply, and offer diverse placements to match different school requirements. You will support teachers, prepare classrooms, and manage behaviour for learners in Year 3 to Year 6.