Year 2 Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Salford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD Academy

Weekly pay

Dedicated education consultant

Timesheets platform

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is assisting a large, vibrant primary school in Salford to recruit a Year 2 Teaching Assistant for a full-time position starting in September. The role runs Monday to Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm, in a supportive Year 2 classroom.

You will work with pupils to reinforce reading, writing and maths, support individuals and small groups, and help create a nurturing learning environment. The school values collaboration and offers ongoing CPD through our Academy and a dedicated education

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong communication and teamwork skills.
• A patient, proactive approach with a genuine passion for primary-aged children.
• Ability to adapt to individual learners’ needs and support KS1 pupils.

Responsibilities

• Supporting teaching and learning within a Year 2 classroom
• Working with individual pupils and small groups to reinforce learning objectives
• Assisting with reading, writing, maths, and intervention activities
• Encouraging positive behaviour and engagement in lessons
• Helping to create a welcoming, organised, and stimulating learning environment
• Supporting pupils with varying abilities, including those with additional learning needs
• Working closely with teachers, support staff, and parents to promote pupil progress

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Patience

Adaptability

Job description

Year 2 Teaching Assistant – Full-Time Opportunity

Location: Salford

Start Date: September

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm

About the School

Teaching Personnel is delighted to be working with a large, vibrant, and inclusive primary school in Salford to recruit a Year 2 Teaching Assistant for a full-time position starting in September.

The school is proud of its diverse community and strong commitment to creating a nurturing learning environment where every pupil feels valued, supported, and encouraged to achieve their full potential. Staff work collaboratively to ensure children receive the highest standard of education and care throughout their primary school journey.

About the Role

The school is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistant to support pupils within a Year 2 classroom. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact during a key stage in children's development as they continue to build confidence, independence, and core academic skills.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting teaching and learning within a Year 2 classroom
• Working with individual pupils and small groups to reinforce learning objectives
• Assisting with reading, writing, maths, and intervention activities
• Encouraging positive behaviour and engagement in lessons
• Helping to create a welcoming, organised, and stimulating learning environment
• Supporting pupils with varying abilities, including those with additional learning needs
• Working closely with teachers, support staff, and parents to promote pupil progress

What We're Looking For

We welcome applications from individuals who are passionate about supporting children's learning and development.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A positive, patient, and proactive approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A genuine passion for working with primary-aged children
• The ability to adapt to the individual needs of learners
• Experience working in a school or educational setting (desirable but not essential)
• Confidence supporting pupils within Key Stage 1

What You'll Receive

• Access to a variety of rewarding opportunities within local schools
• Ongoing CPD and professional development through our CPD Academy
• Competitive weekly pay based on your experience and responsibilities
• Easy-to-use myTP platform for timesheets and administration
• Continued support from a dedicated education consultant
• Recognition and reward schemes celebrating your contribution to education

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.