Level 2 Teaching Assistant - KS1

Academics; Warrington; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Academics is seeking a Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming KS1 team in Warrington. The role supports pupils academically and pastorally, working alongside an experienced class teacher to foster inclusion and help each child realise their potential.

The position offers flexibility with part-time or full-time hours, and a supportive environment focused on teamwork and safeguarding. Salary will be aligned with experience and the client’s pay policy.

Qualifications

• Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent.
• Experience working with primary-aged children.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Understanding of safeguarding and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Support learning across the KS1 curriculum.
• Work with individuals and small groups.
• Reinforce phonics, reading, writing and maths.
• Prepare classroom resources.
• Support children who require additional encouragement.
• Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment.

Skills

Experience with primary-aged children

Literacy and numeracy skills

Team player

Safeguarding understanding

Education

Level 2 TA qualification

Job description

Level 2 Teaching Assistant - KS1

Location: Warrington

Start: ASAP

Contract: Temporary

Part-time / Full-time options available

The classroom needs someone like you.

Academics are recruiting for a community-focused primary school in Warrington that is looking for a caring and proactive Teaching Assistant to join their KS1 team.

The school is passionate about inclusion, teamwork and helping every child recognise their own potential. You'll work alongside an experienced class teacher, supporting pupils both academically and pastorally.

You’ll be involved in:

• Supporting learning across the KS1 curriculum.
• Working with individuals and small groups.
• Reinforcing phonics, reading, writing and maths.
• Helping pupils stay focused and engaged.
• Preparing classroom resources.
• Supporting children who require additional encouragement.
• Creating a positive and inclusive classroom environment.

About you:

• Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent - desirable/required depending on experience.
• Previous experience working with primary-aged children.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Patient and approachable.
• Confident working as part of a team.
• Understanding of safeguarding and inclusion.
• Reliable and enthusiastic.

This would suit an experienced TA, an education graduate or someone with strong transferable experience who is looking to establish themselves within a primary school environment.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy