KS2 TA

KS2 Teaching Assistant

Location: Tameside M34

Job Type: Full-time, 8.30am-3.30pm

Salary: £13.75- £14.50 per hour

Start date: Monday 8^th September 2025

Are you looking to expand your career in education with a passion for making a lasting impact on Children’s learning and development? Do you have the enthusiasm, creativity, and dedication to help learners thrive and solidify learning ready for the next stage of their education?

We are seeking an enthusiastic, knowledgeable and committed KS2 Teaching Assistant to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with passionate schools in the M34 area, striving to develop children with character, who are driven to achieve to the best of their ability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide support to the class teacher throughout the school day, monitor and record pupil’s progress and provide feedback to the teacher.
• Work with children on a small group and 1:1 basis, delivering high quality interventions in preparation for summative assessments.
• Upholding the school ethos and implementing relevant policies including behaviour.
• Support the class teachers with identifying and addressing gaps in learning to ensure smooth transitions across KS2 year groups.

We’re Looking for Someone Who:

• Has experience working with children (KS2 setting is desirable but not essential).
• Holds a relevant qualification (e.g. Level 2 or 3 in Childcare or Teaching Assistant Certificate). The schools have stated this is desirable but not essential.
• Has a good understanding of the primary curriculum, preferably KS but this isn’t essential.
• Is proactive, nurturing and has high expectations with excellent communication skills.
•  Works effectively as part of a team and builds positive relationships with children and staff.
• A valid DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

What Teaching Personnel Offer?

• Opportunity to work in a supportive and vibrant school community.
• Chance to make a real difference in the lives of young learners.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• A committed personal recruitment consultant.

If you’re passionate about supporting children within their education and ready for your next career step, apply now with your up-to-date CV. A dedicated consultant will be in touch promptly to discuss the next steps. We look forward to hearing from you soon.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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