Primary Teaching Assistant - Key Stage 2

Aspire People; Manchester; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People are recruiting experienced Teaching Assistants to support pupils across Key Stage 2 in Manchester and surrounding areas. Roles include daily supply and longer-term placements in various primary schools.

The ideal candidate will have recent KS2 experience, be confident supporting Maths and English, and adapt to diverse classroom settings while promoting positive behaviour and pupil development.

Qualifications

• Has relevant experience working within a UK primary school (KS2).
• Has recent experience supporting KS2 pupils.
• Confident supporting Maths and English learning.
• Positive approach to behaviour management.
• Able to build strong relationships with pupils.
• Available for full-time or regular part-time work.

Responsibilities

• Supporting teaching and learning across KS2
• Assisting pupils with Maths, English and wider curriculum activities
• Supporting differentiated learning and classroom tasks
• Working with individual pupils and small groups
• Supporting pupils with SEND and additional learning needs
• Encouraging positive behaviour and classroom engagement
• Helping pupils develop independence and confidence
• Working closely with the class teacher and wider school team

Skills

KS2 Experience

UK Primary School

Behaviour Support

Job description

Primary Teaching Assistant - Key Stage 2

Manchester & Surrounding Areas | Full-Time & Part-Time | Aspire People

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant who enjoys supporting pupils throughout Key Stage 2?

Aspire People are recruiting Teaching Assistants to work across primary schools in Manchester and the surrounding areas, supporting pupils in Years 3 to 6.

These opportunities are ideal for candidates who have recent KS2 experience and are confident supporting pupils with their academic learning, classroom engagement and personal development.

We have roles available now, including daily supply and longer-term placements.

The Role:

• Supporting teaching and learning across KS2
• Assisting pupils with Maths, English and wider curriculum activities
• Supporting differentiated learning and classroom tasks
• Working with individual pupils and small groups
• Supporting pupils with SEND and additional learning needs
• Encouraging positive behaviour and classroom engagement
• Helping pupils develop independence and confidence
• Working closely with the class teacher and wider school team

The Ideal Candidate:

• Has relevant experience working within a UK primary school
• Has recent experience supporting KS2 pupils
• Is confident supporting Maths and English learning
• Has a positive approach to behaviour management
• Can build strong relationships with pupils
• Is available for full-time or regular part-time work

Why Work with Aspire People?

• Immediate and ongoing opportunities
• Daily supply and long-term roles
• Full-time and part-time options
• Competitive daily pay rates
• Dedicated consultant support
• Opportunities across different primary schools

Recent UK primary school experience is essential for these opportunities.

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.