KS2 Teaching Assistant
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KS2 Teaching Assistant – Primary Schools | Sheffield & Barnsley | September 2025 Start
We are looking for dedicated and enthusiastic Key Stage 2 (KS2) Teaching Assistants to join supportive and vibrant primary schools across Sheffield and Barnsley. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact on pupils’ learning and development during their key educational years.
Location: Sheffield & Barnsley
Role: KS2 Teaching Assistant
Start Date: September 2025 (immediate starts also available)
⏰ Contract: Full-time / Part-time | Term-time only | Long-term / Temp-to-perm
Role Responsibilities:
- Supporting pupils aged 7–11 in Key Stage 2 classrooms
- Assisting with lesson delivery, group work, and class management
- Providing one-to-one and small group interventions
- Supporting children with additional needs (SEND, EAL, etc.)
- Collaborating with class teachers and other school staff
✅ Requirements:
- Experience working with children in a school setting
- Relevant TA qualification (Level 2 or 3) is desirable
- Understanding of the KS2 national curriculum
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain)
- A caring, proactive, and confident approach
What’s on Offer:
- Competitive daily rates
- Varied roles across welcoming and well-resourced schools
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- A dedicated education consultant to support your placement
Apply Now!
Support learning. Inspire confidence. Be a vital part of a child’s school journey.
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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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