KS2 Teaching Assistant

KS2 Teaching Assistant

Location:

Hertfordshire
Salary: £90–£100 per day, dependent on experience and qualifications

Contract:

Full-time, Temporary
Start:
September 2026 – immediate/as soon as possible

Teach Now is recruiting a confident KS2 Teaching Assistant for a full-time position at a primary school in Hertfordshire.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys helping older primary pupils grow in independence and confidence while preparing for the increasing academic demands of Key Stage 2.

You will work closely with the class teacher, supporting pupils during lessons and delivering targeted interventions where additional help is needed.

Responsibilities

Support teaching and learning across KS2.

Deliver small-group literacy and numeracy interventions.

Provide individual support to pupils who need additional help.

Encourage independence, resilience and positive learning habits.

Help maintain high standards of behaviour.

Monitor progress and communicate effectively with teaching staff.

Requirements

Previous KS2 or primary-school experience.

Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualification is desirable.

Strong English and maths skills.

Confidence supporting pupils with differing abilities.

SEN experience is beneficial but not essential.

Benefits

Competitive daily rate.

Full-time school-based experience.

Dedicated Teach Now consultant.

Access to further primary opportunities across Hertfordshire.

If you are an experienced Teaching Assistant who thrives in KS2, we would be delighted to receive your application.

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:

• Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance.

• 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