Year 2 Teaching Assistant – Inspire Young Learners

Teaching Personnel; Padiham; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing professional development

Dedicated consultant support

Opportunities for long-term/ permanent

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking a Year 2 Teaching Assistant to join a friendly primary school in Padiham. You will support the Year 2 class teacher, deliver targeted interventions and help pupils develop literacy, phonics and numeracy skills.

The position runs 8.30am–3.30pm, with a salary of £14.25–£15.50 per hour. This full-time role starts early November 2026 or ASAP, offering ongoing development and potential for longer-term opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience working with primary-aged children, ideally within Key Stage 1.
• Ability to support literacy, phonics and numeracy development.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with pupils and staff.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher in delivering engaging and creative lessons across the Year 2 curriculum.
• Work with individual pupils and small groups to reinforce learning and accelerate progress.
• Assist in the preparation of classroom resources and learning activities.
• Support pupils with varying abilities, including those with additional learning needs.
• Promote positive behaviour and a safe, inclusive classroom environment.
• Contribute to assessment activities and monitor pupil progress.
• Encourage pupils' confidence, independence and engagement in learning.
• Support with reading, writing, phonics and numeracy interventions where required.

Skills

Communication

Patience

Interpersonal skills

Education

Teaching Assistant qualification (desirable)

Job description

Teaching Personnel is seeking a Year 2 Teaching Assistant to join a friendly primary school in Padiham. You will support the Year 2 class teacher, deliver targeted interventions and help pupils develop literacy, phonics and numeracy skills.

The position runs 8.30am–3.30pm, with a salary of £14.25–£15.50 per hour. This full-time role starts early November 2026 or ASAP, offering ongoing development and potential for longer-term opportunities.