Year 2 Teaching Assistant

Step Teachers; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE salary

Exclusive deals

Wellbeing services

Job summary

Step Teachers are currently seeking a Year 2 Teaching Assistant for a Catholic primary school in Mossley, Ashton-under-Lyne. This full-time, long-term opportunity offers immediate start and a supportive environment focused on safeguarding and holistic pupil development.

You will support pupils one-to-one and in small groups, assist with lesson delivery, and help raise literacy and numeracy skills while promoting positive behaviour and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with primary-aged children is desirable
• Experience within a school or educational setting is advantageous
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Patient, caring, and adaptable approach
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff
• Understanding of Key Stage 1 learning and development
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

Responsibilities

• Support pupils within a Year 2 classroom on a one-to-one and small-group basis
• Assist the class teacher with lesson delivery and classroom activities
• Help develop pupils' literacy, numeracy, and communication skills
• Support children preparing for Key Stage 1 assessments
• Encourage positive behaviour and engagement in learning
• Assist with classroom preparation and organisation
• Contribute to creating a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Patience

Adaptability

Teamwork

KS1 learning understanding

Job description

Year 2 Teaching Assistant – Primary School

Full-Time Long-Term Opportunity Immediate Start

Hereis a well-regarded Roman Catholic primary school catering for pupils aged 3–11, located in Mossley, Ashton-under-Lyne. The school is known for its caring ethos, strong community values, and commitment to providing a positive and nurturing environment for all pupils.

The school promotes a culture where children are encouraged to achieve their best academically while developing confidence, independence, and respect for others.

Duties as a Year 2 Teaching Assistant:

• Support pupils within a Year 2 classroom on a one-to-one and small-group basis
• Assist the class teacher with lesson delivery and classroom activities
• Help develop pupils' literacy, numeracy, and communication skills
• Support children preparing for Key Stage 1 assessments
• Encourage positive behaviour and engagement in learning
• Assist with classroom preparation and organisation
• Contribute to creating a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment

Ideal Year 2 Teaching Assistant:

• Previous experience working with primary-aged children is desirable
• Experience within a school or educational setting is advantageous
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Patient, caring, and adaptable approach
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff
• Understanding of Key Stage 1 learning and development
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

Why Step Teachers?

With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, Devon and Greater Manchester. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services.We are an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, proud members of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC), and REC Audited in Education, which means we have undergone rigorous external auditing to ensure we consistently meet the highest safeguarding and compliance standing in education recruitment.Step Teachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates registering with Step Teachers are subject to safeguarding checks in line with the DfE’s statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, including reference checks and an Enhanced DBS check either registered on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Your salary - dependent on experience - is paid weekly through PAYE – that means no self-employed or umbrella companies. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of.