KS2 Teaching Assitant

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing CPD and training

Career progression opportunities

Competitive pay

DBS assistance

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. are working with a welcoming primary school in the FY2 area seeking a committed and enthusiastic Key Stage 2 Teaching Assistant to join their team from January 2027 on a full-time basis.

You will support pupils across Years 3 to 6, working with class teachers to provide classroom support, deliver small-group interventions and offer targeted 1:1 assistance where needed. Competitive pay and ongoing CPD are offered.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a primary school setting.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to promoting academic achievement and personal development.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils across Years 3 to 6.
• Assist class teachers with classroom support.
• Deliver small-group interventions.
• Provide targeted 1:1 assistance where needed.

Skills

Primary school experience

KS2 support

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Full-time KS2 Teaching Assistant role in the FY2 area
Competitive pay between £14.25 and £15.00 per hour, depending on experience
January 2027 start
Closing date: End of November 2026

Are you passionate about helping children succeed and thrive in the classroom?

Teaching Personnel are working closely with a welcoming primary school in the FY2 area who are seeking a committed and enthusiastic Key Stage 2 Teaching Assistant to join their team from January 2027 on a full-time basis.

The successful candidate will support pupils across Years 3 to 6, playing a key role in helping children achieve their academic potential while contributing to a positive, engaging, and inclusive learning environment. You will work alongside class teachers to provide classroom support, deliver small-group interventions, and offer targeted 1:1 assistance where needed.

The ideal candidate will be proactive, adaptable, and passionate about supporting children's learning and development. Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff are essential.

• Have previous experience working within a primary school setting
• Be confident supporting pupils across Key Stage 2
• Demonstrate excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Be committed to promoting both academic achievement and personal development
• Have a positive and flexible approach to supporting learning

• A supportive and welcoming school environment
• Ongoing CPD and training opportunities
• Competitive rates of pay
• Opportunities for career progression and professional development

The closing date for applications is Friday 27th November 2026, with interviews taking place shortly afterwards.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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