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Key Stage 2 (KS2) Teaching Assistant

Date posted : 22/01/19
£54 - £70 per day

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Teaching Personnel is seeking to appoint a Key Stage 2 (KS2) Teaching Assistant to join our successful supply teaching team and to work in a local primary school in Poole. The successful candidates will be based in a Year 6 class full time from September 2019. Previous experience running Literacy and Maths interventions is beneficial.

This average primary Roman Catholic school have a caring ethos and strong values. They are looking for an experienced Key Stage 2 Teaching Assistant to work alongside teachers, senior leaders and governors.

The desired Key Stage 2 (KS2) Teaching Assistant will be supported by a caring management team with high aspirations for the school. The Head Teacher has a positive approach to leading and managing the school. Children in Key Stage 2 currently make good to outstanding progress and enjoy coming to school.

To be considered for the position of Key Stage 2 (KS2) Teaching Assistant you must:

  • Have experience supporting children in primary education in Key Stage 2
  • Hold a Level 3 qualification in childcare
  • Have a genuine desire to become part of a committed team of Primary School Staff
  • Have a passion for teaching with the ability to plan and deliver inspiring lessons

At Teaching Personnel we take our responsibilities to you seriously and our aim is to ensure you are well supported and rewarded for your efforts. As part of Teaching Personnel Supply Team the desired Key Stage 2 (KS2) Teaching Assistant will benefit from:

  • Excellent daily rates paid weekly through PAYE
  • Support throughout your placements
  • Access to a dedicated Primary consultant 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
  • Unparalleled daily rates
  • Access to free CPD such as Team Teach, Autism Awareness and Moving and Handling qualifications
  • Full compliance with AWR (Agency Worker Regulations) to make sure you get paid what you deserve
  • £50 reward every time you recommend a colleague
  • Pension Contributions (subject to qualifying period)
  • Regular social events with 100% complimentary food and drink

If you are a qualified Key Stage 2 (KS2) Teaching Assistant who can enthuse, motivate and engage students and would like the challenge of working in a demanding and rewarding environment then we want to hear from you.

Apply today or for more information on this and other teaching opportunities across Teaching Personnel contact the Primary Education team in the Dorset Branch on 01202 297744 or email

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates will be required to complete our safeguarding checks and undergo an enhanced DBS check.

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