KS2 Teaching Assistant - Level 3, PPA & Classroom Support

Coast and Vale Learning Trust; Malvern Hills; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercian Educational Trust is seeking an enthusiastic teaching assistant to support planning, delivery, and evaluation of learning for diverse pupils. The role includes PPA cover and KS2 placement, with opportunities to mentor colleagues and contribute to induction and training.

The post emphasises safeguarding, inclusion, and collaboration with teachers to raise standards across classrooms. Flexible and reliable candidates are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with groups of children to deliver high quality interventions and support.
• Excellent classroom practitioner and commitment to make learning engaging.
• Experience in working alongside class teachers.
• Experience of working with children with EAL.
• Experience of working with in Early Years.
• Experience of Phonics- ReadWrite Inc.
• Experience of British Sign Language.
• Maths & English GCSE qualifications at Grade C.
• Qualified Status- relevant professional qualification at Level 3.
• 3years experience of working in the care of children.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning, preparation, and evaluation of teaching and learning activities.
• Participate fully in the planning cycle, including planning, delivery, assessment, intervention, and recording of pupil progress.
• Assist in the delivery of educational programmes and activities planned by the class teacher.
• Support the organisation and management of learning experiences in and out of the classroom.
• Carry out pupil assessments and record progress, achievements, and development needs.
• Provide feedback to teachers on pupil progress, challenges, and next steps.
• Work with individuals and groups of pupils to support learning, development, and engagement.
• Supervise and support pupils to ensure their safety and wellbeing at all times.
• Use specialist skills to support the physical, emotional, intellectual, and social development of pupils, including those with additional needs.
• Foster inclusion, independence, and positive learning behaviours.
• Support pupils with special educational needs, using appropriate strategies to meet their learning and developmental requirements.
• Contribute to raising standards of achievement for all pupils.
• Assist in the delivery of work programmes and learning activities under the direction of teaching staff.
• Contribute to the planning of work programmes for individuals and groups of pupils.
• Occasionally supervise whole classes during short-term teacher absence (cover supervision), ensuring pupils remain on task with pre-set work.
• Maintain good order in the classroom and respond to pupil questions within agreed guidance.
• Implement agreed work programmes during cover supervision sessions.
• Monitor, record, and report on pupil progress, achievement, and development needs to the class teacher or designated staff member.
• Communicate effectively with pupils individually and in groups to support learning and engagement.
• Where required, support, mentor, and coach other teaching assistants and contribute to induction and training activities.
• Assist with the coordination of work for other support staff as appropriate to experience and responsibility level.
• Carry out duties in line with the School’s Equal Opportunities Policy and Code of Conduct, promoting equality, dignity, and respect for all.
• Work flexibly and undertake additional duties appropriate to the level of the post, as reasonably requested by the Headteacher.
• The job description may be reviewed and amended following consultation.

Skills

Group work with children

Classroom practitioner

Collaborating with teachers

EAL experience

Early Years familiarity

Phonics ReadWrite Inc

British Sign Language

Education

GCSE Maths & English (Grade C)

Level 3 qualification

Job description

Mercian Educational Trust is seeking an enthusiastic teaching assistant to support planning, delivery, and evaluation of learning for diverse pupils. The role includes PPA cover and KS2 placement, with opportunities to mentor colleagues and contribute to induction and training.

The post emphasises safeguarding, inclusion, and collaboration with teachers to raise standards across classrooms. Flexible and reliable candidates are encouraged to apply.