Year 2 Teaching Assistant

Step Teachers; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted high street shopping

Travel offers

Gym memberships

Well-being services

Job summary

Step Teachers is seeking a Year 2 Teaching Assistant for a primary school in Mossley, Ashton-under-Lyne. The role involves supporting pupils in Year 2 on a one-to-one and small-group basis, assisting the class teacher, and promoting literacy, numeracy and KS1 readiness.

The ideal candidate will have experience with primary-aged children, strong communication skills, patience, and an adaptable approach to support a safe and inclusive learning environment.

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

Adaptable

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?

Your salary - dependent on experience - is paid weekly through PAYE – that means no self-employed or umbrella companies.

• discounted high street shopping
• travel offers
• gym memberships
• comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services as standard

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.