Teaching Assistant
Job description
Full-Time Teaching Assistant – KS2
Location: Garstang
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Full-time, long-term
Agency: Teaching Personnel
Teaching Personnel are seeking a dedicated KS2 Teaching Assistant to join one of our welcoming partner primary schools in the Garstang area. This is a full-time position, starting immediately, supporting pupils across Key Stage 2.
The Role
As a KS2 Teaching Assistant, you will:
- Support learning across Year 3–Year 6
- Work with pupils on a 1:1 and small-group basis
- Assist the class teacher with daily classroom tasks
- Help create a positive, engaging learning environment
- Support behaviour, emotional well-being, and academic progress
We’re Looking For
- Experience working with children (school-based preferred but not essential)
- A caring, patient and proactive attitude
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Someone available full time and able to start ASAP
- A valid DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one)
What Teaching Personnel Offer
- Competitive daily rate (paid weekly)
- Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
- Access to CPD courses to develop your skills
- Opportunity to secure a permanent role
If you’re passionate about supporting children and would love to work in a friendly Garstang primary school, we’d love to hear from you!
Apply today with your CV or contact Teaching Personnel for more information.
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.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.
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