Teaching assistant - year 4

Engage Education; Manchester; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free CPD courses

Referral £50 voucher

Wellbeing support

Retail discounts

Travel offers

Job summary

Engage Education working with a large three-form entry primary in Manchester is seeking a Year 4 Teaching Assistant to support KS2 learners. You will provide targeted literacy and numeracy support, assist with lesson delivery, and implement structured interventions to help pupils meet year-group targets.

Previous KS2 classroom experience is ideal; the role emphasizes collaboration with Year 4 teachers, behaviour management, and fostering a positive, engaging learning environment across three

Qualifications

• Experience in a UK primary school setting with KS2 is ideal.
• Strong literacy and numeracy to support Year 4 goals.
• Proactive, adaptable mindset and effective communication.
• Experience running targeted interventions or SEND support is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted 1-to-1 and small-group literacy and numeracy support.
• Deliver structured intervention programmes to keep pupils on track.
• Assist lesson delivery, resources preparation, and classroom management.
• Support children with additional learning needs or SEND where required.
• Encourage positive behaviour, emotional resilience and engagement.
• Collaborate with Year 4 teachers and fellow staff across three classes.

Skills

Literacy skills

Numeracy skills

Communication

KS2 experience

Interventions experience

Job description

Year 4 Teaching Assistant – Large 3-Form Entry Primary | MAT

Contract: Full-Time, Long-Term

Pay: £92.56 – £100 per day (paid weekly)

Location: Local Community Primary

Engage Education is working in partnership with a large, 3-form entry primary school—proudly part of a prominent Multi-Academy Trust (MAT)—to appoint a dedicated Year 4 Teaching Assistant.

About the Role

As a Key Stage 2 specialist, you will work closely with Year 4 class teachers to support pupils during a pivotal academic year as they build independent learning skills and tackle higher-level curriculum targets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing targeted 1-to-1 and small-group support in literacy and numeracy (including times-table prep)
• Delivering structured intervention programmes to keep pupils on track with year-group expectations
• Assisting class teachers with lesson delivery, resource preparation, and classroom management
• Supporting children with additional learning needs or SEND where required
• Encouraging positive behaviour, emotional resilience, and active engagement in lessons
• Collaborating with the wider Year 4 year-group team across all three classes

The Ideal Candidate

Whether you bring prior KS2 classroom experience or have a strong foundation supporting children's learning, we want to hear from you.

Requirements & Attributes:

• Experience: Previous experience working within a UK primary school setting (KS2 experience is ideal)
• Skills: Strong literacy and numeracy skills to confidently support Year 4 curriculum goals
• Mindset: Proactive, adaptable, and enthusiastic about child development
• Communication: Able to build fast rapport with pupils, teachers, and parents
• Desirable: Experience running targeted interventions or supporting children with SEND

About the School & MAT Network

• Shared Expertise: Work alongside an energetic, collaborative team of three Year 4 teachers and fellow support staff
• Exceptional Resources: Benefit from state-of-the-art facilities, modern tech, and tailored learning areas
• Unrivalled Progression: Enjoy access to MAT-wide professional development, specialized training pathways, and internal career progression opportunities

Why Work With Engage Education?

• Competitive daily rates (£95–£105/day), paid weekly via PAYE
• Access to free continuous professional development (CPD) and specialist courses
• Support from a dedicated local education consultant
• £50 Amazon voucher for every successful candidate referral
• Access to employee wellbeing support, retail discounts, and travel offers

All applicants will be subject to appropriate safeguarding checks, including an Enhanced DBS check. Full support provided throughout the compliance process