Level 3 Teaching Assistant - Key Stage 2

Aspire People; Salford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD opportunities

Dedicated consultant support

Permanent contract potential

Job summary

Aspire People are recruiting an experienced Level 3 Teaching Assistant to support KS2 pupils from September 2026. This full-time role offers a September 2026 start with Aspire People, an Education Agency committed to safeguarding pupils.

You will work across KS2, deliver targeted English and Maths interventions, and support both independent learning and assessment activities. Ideal candidates hold a Level 3 TA qualification with recent UK primary school experience, strong KS2 knowledge, and

Qualifications

• Hold a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent).
• Recent experience in a UK primary school within the last 2 years.
• Strong knowledge of the KS2 curriculum.
• Confident delivering intervention programmes independently.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Committed to raising pupil achievement.

Responsibilities

• Supporting teaching and learning across KS2 classrooms.
• Delivering focused intervention sessions in English and Maths.
• Providing 1:1 and small-group academic support.
• Assisting teachers with lesson preparation and assessment activities.
• Encouraging independence, resilience, and confidence in pupils.
• Helping maintain a positive and engaging learning environment.

Skills

Level 3 TA

KS2 knowledge

Communication

Organisation

Education

Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Level 3 Teaching Assistant - Key Stage 2

Full-Time | September 2026 Start | Aspire People

Aspire People are currently working with a primary school looking to recruit an experienced Level 3 Teaching Assistant to support pupils across Key Stage 2 from September 2026.

The school is looking for a confident and knowledgeable Teaching Assistant who can work independently, deliver high-quality interventions, and support pupils to achieve excellent academic progress.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a welcoming school that values the contribution of experienced support staff.

The Role

• Supporting teaching and learning across KS2 classrooms
• Delivering focused intervention sessions in English and Maths
• Providing 1:1 and small-group academic support
• Assisting teachers with lesson preparation and assessment activities
• Encouraging independence, resilience, and confidence in pupils
• Helping maintain a positive and engaging learning environment

The Successful Candidate Will

• Hold a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent)
• Have recent experience working within a UK primary school in the last 2 years
• Have strong knowledge of the KS2 curriculum
• Be confident delivering intervention programmes independently
• Have excellent communication and organisational skills
• Be committed to raising pupil achievement

Why Aspire People

• Long-term role starting September 2026
• Competitive rates of pay
• Dedicated consultant support
• Access to CPD and training opportunities
• Potential to secure a permanent school contract

If you're an experienced Level 3 Teaching Assistant ready for a new challenge from September 2026, apply today to find out more.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.