Key Stage 2 Teaching Assistant; TA

Position: Key Stage 2 Teaching Assistant (TA)
Location: Brent

Join a Supportive and Ambitious Primary School in Havering as a Key Stage 2 Teaching Assistant!

Teach Now is delighted to be recruiting for a Key Stage 2 Teaching Assistant on behalf of a high-achieving, one-form entry primary school in Havering. This well-respected community school is proud of its inclusive culture, academic standards, and creative curriculum. They are now seeking a confident and dedicated TA to support targeted booster interventions and work with pupils requiring additional guidance in class.

The school is located in a bustling area of Havering, close to local shops and parks, with great public transport links and parking facilities nearby. The staff work collaboratively in a warm and friendly environment where professional development is actively encouraged and wellbeing is a top priority.

About the Role

You will work across Key Stage 2, providing intervention support in literacy and numeracy while also supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN), helping them access the curriculum effectively. This is a fantastic opportunity to work alongside experienced teachers, develop your classroom practice, and make a real difference in pupils’ academic progress.

Key Responsibilities:

Delivering small group booster sessions in English and Maths

Offering 1:1 support for pupils with learning difficulties or behavioural needs

Collaborating with the class teacher to adapt resources and lesson plans

Tracking progress and helping implement support strategies

Assisting with classroom preparation and the general learning environment

Requirements

Experience working with Key Stage 2 children, ideally in an educational setting

Confidence supporting pupils with SEN or delivering targeted interventions

A team player with strong communication skills and initiative

A positive and proactive attitude to behaviour management and learning support

A relevant qualification (e.g. Level 2 or 3 TA certificate) is desirable but not essential
Benefits
What Makes This School Unique?

Small, nurturing environment: A close-knit team with a strong community feel

Modern facilities:
Refurbished classrooms, updated ICT suites, and beautiful outdoor learning areas

Enrichment focus:
Weekly music, drama, and sports sessions support well-rounded development

Outstanding pastoral care:
Pupils’ emotional and social wellbeing is just as important as academic success

Career growth:
Opportunities to progress into HLTA roles or teacher training for the right candidate

Why work via Teach Now?

Teach-Now are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff. We:

• Offer an excellent ‘refer a friend’ scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days.

• Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee.

• Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders

Application Process:

Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Teach-Now directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education.

Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you.

Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures

We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance