Teaching Assistant TA2/TA3 - KS2 & EYFS - Long-Term Cover

Veritas Education Recruitment Ltd; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated educational recruitment agency is seeking a Teaching Assistant (TA2/TA3) for a primary school in Lancaster. The role involves supporting Key Stage 2 and Early Years students during a planned absence. Ideal candidates should have experience across different age groups, be adaptable, and committed to pupil progress. This is a great opportunity to join a supportive team during a critical cover period.

Qualifications

• An experienced TA2 or TA3 with understanding of KS2 and/or EYFS.
• Confident in delivering whole class support and targeted interventions.
• Willing to adapt to a new school environment.

Responsibilities

• Support lower Key Stage 2 and Early Years.
• Adapt and thrive in a school environment.
• Commit to boosting pupil progress and well-being.

Skills

Experience with KS2 and/or EYFS

Ability to support individual or small groups

Team player

Adaptability to new environments

Commitment to pupil progress

Job description

Overview

Teaching Assistant (TA2/TA3) - KS2 & EYFS - Long-Term Cover

Location: North Lancaster

Start Date: Mid-October 2025

Duration: 6 to 12 weeks

Working Pattern:

• Monday - Full day (KS2)

• Tuesday - Morning only (KS2)

• Wednesday - Morning (KS2)

• Wednesday - Afternoon (EYFS)

Additional adhoc hours may be available on other days.

About the role: Veritas Education are currently working in partnership with a welcoming and well-organised primary school in the Lancaster area seeking a dedicated and adaptable Teaching Assistant (TA2/TA3) to cover a planned absence. The role will involve supporting both lower Key Stage 2 and Early Years, so experience across different age groups is highly desirable.

You will be:

• An experienced TA2 or TA3 with a strong understanding of KS2 and/or EYFS.

• Confident working across a mix of whole class support and targeted individual or small group interventions.

• A team player who can quickly adapt to a new school environment.

• Committed to supporting pupil progress and well-being.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive school team and make a real difference during a key period of cover.

Interested?

If you are available from mid October and would like to be considered, please email your CV to or call Sarah Maclachlan on .

Veritas Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to thorough vetting and must hold or be willing to apply for an enhanced DBS on the update service.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'