Year 2 Teaching Assistant

Year 2 Teaching Assistant – Full-time or part-time, temporary to permanent from September 2026

This Year 2 Teaching Assistant role offers the opportunity to support pupils during a key stage of their primary education within a nurturing and well‑organised school environment. The Year 2 Teaching Assistant will work closely with the class teacher to support learning, independence, and confidence, with the opportunity for the role to become permanent for the right candidate.

• Support the class teacher in delivering engaging Year 2 lessons
• Work with pupils on a one-to-one or small group basis to support learning
• Assist with early literacy and numeracy activities
• Support pupils’ social, emotional, and behavioural development
• Help create a calm, positive, and inclusive classroom environment
• Support classroom organisation and preparation of learning resources
• Encourage pupil independence and positive learning behaviours
• Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to teaching staff
• Uphold safeguarding, welfare, and health and safety responsibilities at all times

• Experience working as a Teaching Assistant or supporting children in a primary setting
• Understanding of Key Stage 1 learning and development
• Patient, caring, and supportive approach to working with young learners
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Willingness to commit to a temporary role with the potential to become permanent
• Ability to work full time or part time as required
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

Salary – dependent on experience – is paid weekly through PAYE. Benefits include a range of exclusive deals, discounted high‑street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and physical and emotional well‑being services.