Key Stage 2 Teaching Assistant

Key Stage 2 Teaching Assistant – Full-time, temporary to permanent from September 2026

The inspection report highlights a positive and inclusive primary school environment where pupils feel safe, supported, and motivated to learn. Teaching is purposeful and well structured, enabling pupils to build confidence and make steady progress across the curriculum. Leadership demonstrates a clear commitment to safeguarding, staff collaboration, and pupils’ academic and personal development, creating a calm and supportive learning atmosphere.

This Key Stage 2 Teaching Assistant role offers a full-time, temporary to permanent opportunity starting in September 2026. The Key Stage 2 Teaching Assistant will work closely with class teachers to support pupils in upper primary, helping them develop independence, confidence, and key academic skills. This role is ideal for a proactive and supportive Teaching Assistant seeking long‑term progression within a structured and nurturing school setting.

• Support pupils across Key Stage 2 in lessons and daily classroom activities
• Work with individuals and small groups to reinforce learning in core subjects
• Assist with literacy, numeracy, and wider curriculum activities
• Support pupils’ social, emotional, and behavioural development
• Help maintain a positive, inclusive, and well‑managed classroom environment
• Support classroom routines, transitions, and organisation
• Work collaboratively with teachers and other support staff
• Observe pupil progress and feedback to teaching staff
• Encourage positive behaviour, engagement, and independence
• Uphold safeguarding, welfare, and health and safety responsibilities at all times

• Experience working as a Teaching Assistant or supporting children in Key Stage 2
• Understanding of the Key Stage 2 curriculum and child development
• Patient, calm, and supportive approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Reliable and committed to a full‑time role
• Willingness to begin on a temporary basis with the opportunity to become permanent
• Proactive, flexible, and adaptable attitude
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children