Year 2 General Teaching Assistant

Axcis Education Recruitment; Preston; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Axcis Education Recruitment is recruiting for a Year 2 General Teaching Assistant in the PR1 area of central Preston. This full-time term-time role offers daily pay of £93–£100 depending on experience and suitability for the school’s KS1 Year 2 cohort.

The successful candidate will have prior TA experience in a primary school, DBS on Update Service, and a proactive, flexible approach to supporting teaching and learning. Apply to join a supportive school community.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Teaching Assistant in a primary school setting.
• Strong knowledge of the Key Stage 1 curriculum, Year 2.
• DBS enhanced registration on Update Service (essential).

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in class and in small group interventions.
• Assist with planning and delivering targeted learning support.
• Contribute to a welcoming, inclusive classroom environment.

Skills

Teaching Assistant

Primary education

KS1

Year 2

DBS (Update Service)

Education

Suitable TA qualification

Tools

DBS check

Job description

Year 2 General Teaching Assistant – PR1 Location: PR1 (central Preston) Position: Year 2 General Teaching Assistant Contract: Full-time (term-time) Salary: From £93-£100 per day, depending on experience. Axcis Education are currently recruiting for an experienced Year 2 General teaching assistant to join a welcoming and supportive mainstream primary school in the PR1 area. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a school with a fantastic support network, where staff work collaboratively to help pupils achieve their full potential during this important stage of their education.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant in a primary school setting.
• Strong knowledge of the Key Stage 1 curriculum, particularly Year 2.
• Confidence supporting pupils both in class and in small group interventions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A proactive, reliable, and flexible approach to supporting teaching and learning.
• An Enhanced Child and Adult DBS registered on the Update Service (essential).

The school offers:

• A friendly and inclusive mainstream primary school environment.
• An excellent support network from experienced leadership and staff.
• A welcoming team with a collaborative approach.
• The opportunity to make a real difference to pupils during their final year of primary school.

If you have the experience, curriculum knowledge, and commitment to supporting children's learning, we'd love to hear from you.

INDLAN

Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.

The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).

If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.

You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.

Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.

Contact: Joe Olver

Telephone: [phone] l Ext: 3035