Teaching Assistant - Key Stage 2

Shorefields; Colchester; Hybrid; GBP 13,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Myland Primary School is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join the Key Stage 2 team. The role is 31.25 hours per week, term-time only, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m., Monday to Friday, with 30 minutes of Playleader duties at lunchtime.

This fixed-term contract runs until August 2028, with potential extension, and offers professional development within a forward-thinking school. The post is ideal for someone hoping to train as a teacher in the future, and requires energy, care, patience,

Qualifications

• Minimum GCSE grade C or equivalent in Maths and English.
• Able to work in close partnership with the Classteacher and SENCO.
• Committed to working as part of a strong, supportive team.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching for Key Stage 2 in a busy primary school.
• Carry out lunchbreak Playleader duties for approximately 30 minutes.
• Contribute to safeguarding and classroom routines within a friendly team.

Skills

Energy and enthusiasm

Caring

Patience

Numeracy

Literacy

IT skills

Education

GCSE Maths and English (C or equivalent)

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC2007-197S Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: Scale 3 Points 6 - 7

Position Start Date: 28/09/2026 Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Fixed

Application Close: 15/09/2026 Midday Date of Interviews: Week beginning September 21st 2026

Required for October2026 (or as soon as possible thereafter)

Teaching Assistant - Key Stage 2

31.25 hrs per week (8.30 a.m. to 3.15 p.m., Monday to Friday, term time only - this role includes 30 minutes Playleader duties at lunchtime)

This is a fixed term contract until August 2028 in the first instance, with the possibility of further extension.

We are seeking to appoint a committed, energetic and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our team and work with our happy and well-behaved children. This post is based in Key Stage 2 and would be ideal for someone hoping to train as a teacher in the future.

We are looking for someone who

• can bring energy and enthusiasm to the role
• is caring, dedicated and patient
• has a good understanding of child development and how children learn
• has good personal numeracy, literacy and IT skills (minimum GCSE Grade C or equivalent in Maths and English)
• is able to work in close partnership with the Classteacher and SENCO
• is committed to working as part of a strong, supportive team

In return we can offer:

• excellent professional development opportunities in a forward-thinking school
• the support of enthusiastic and dedicated colleagues
• well behaved pupils who are eager to learn
• supportive parents and governing body

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if an appropriate candidate applies.

Myland Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any appointment is subject to satisfactory references, enhanced DBS clearance and medical clearance.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.