KS2 Upper Primary TA - Elevate Year 5-6 Learning

Aspire People; Ashton-under-Lyne; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People are recruiting an experienced KS2 Teaching Assistant to support pupils and teaching staff across upper primary classrooms in Manchester and the surrounding areas.

This role suits a confident Teaching Assistant who helps pupils become independent learners as they prepare for secondary school, supporting maths, english and reading comprehension. Safety and safeguarding are core priorities.

Qualifications

• Recent UK-based primary school experience within the last two years.
• Experience supporting KS2 pupils (Years 5 or 6).
• Strong understanding of the primary curriculum, particularly Maths and English.
• Able to help pupils develop reasoning, comprehension and writing.
• Ability to build positive relationships with boundaries.
• Good behaviour management and communication skills.
• Adaptable, organised and safeguarding-focused.

Responsibilities

• Support across Years 5 and 6 in KS2 classrooms.
• Work with individuals and small groups to reinforce activities.
• Assist pupils with Maths, English, reading comprehension and extended writing.
• Provide differentiated tasks and explanations as needed.
• Help pupils develop organisation, independence and learning habits.
• Support pupils with SEND to access lessons and routines.
• Encourage engagement, behaviour and participation.
• Prepare resources and assist teachers with classroom activities.
• Provide feedback on pupil progress and areas of difficulty.
• Support transitions, group activities and other parts of the school day.

Skills

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Organisation

Safeguarding

Relationship building

Job description

Aspire People are recruiting an experienced KS2 Teaching Assistant to support pupils and teaching staff across upper primary classrooms in Manchester and the surrounding areas.

This role suits a confident Teaching Assistant who helps pupils become independent learners as they prepare for secondary school, supporting maths, english and reading comprehension. Safety and safeguarding are core priorities.