KS2 Teaching Assistant

KS2 Teaching Assistant

Location: Barnet, London
Salary: £90 – £100 per day
Job Type: Full-time, Temporary, Long-term
Start Date: 1 September 2026
Sector: Education | Primary | KS2 | Teaching Assistant

As a KS2 Teaching Assistant, you will support teaching and learning across Key Stage 2, working closely with the class teacher and wider school team.

Responsibilities:

• Supporting the whole class during lessons and activities.
• Working 1:1 with pupils when additional support is needed.
• Delivering small-group intervention work to help pupils make progress.
• Supporting pupils with confidence, independence and engagement.
• Helping prepare classroom resources and learning materials.
• Encouraging positive behaviour and participation.
• Working closely with teachers to support pupil outcomes.
• Contributing to a calm, focused and inclusive classroom environment.

• Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant or similar school-based role.
• Confidence supporting pupils across KS2.
• A competent, proactive and reliable approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• The ability to support whole-class, 1:1 and intervention work.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills.
• A positive attitude and genuine interest in supporting children’s learning.
• The ability to build strong relationships with pupils and staff.

• Daily pay of £90 – £100 per day.
• A full-time, long-term KS2 Teaching Assistant role.
• The opportunity to work in a high-achieving primary school.
• Generally good behaviour across the school.
• A welcoming and inclusive school community.
• Experience supporting whole-class learning, 1:1 support and interventions.
• Ongoing support from Teach Now throughout your placement.
• Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR), ensuring equal pay to a permanent employee.

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.