Year 2 - Teaching Assistant
Job description
Year 2 General Classroom Support Teaching Assistant
Start Date: September 2025
Location: South Ribble, PR4
Position: Full-time (Monday to Friday)
Working Hours: 8:45am - 3:30pm
Salary: £13.65 per hour
About School:
A welcoming school located in the South Ribble area, committed to providing an inspiring and supportive learning environment for their students. Are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Year 2 General Classroom Support Teaching Assistant to join their team from September 2025.
Role Overview:
As a Year 2 Teaching Assistant, you will provide essential support within the classroom, assisting the teacher in delivering high-quality lessons and helping students to achieve their full potential. You will work closely with children, supporting their individual learning needs, assisting with classroom management, and creating a positive, inclusive environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the Year 2 class teacher in planning, delivering, and assessing lessons.
- Assist in managing the classroom, ensuring a productive and focused learning environment.
- Provide targeted support to individual students or small groups, helping with literacy, numeracy, and other curriculum areas.
- Promote positive Behavior and support students' emotional and social development.
- Assist in the preparation of learning resources and classroom displays.
- Maintain records of students' progress and provide feedback to the teacher.
- Help supervise students during break times and on school trips when necessary.
Essential Qualifications & Experience:
- Previous experience working within a Key Stage 1 (KS1) classroom, preferably with Year 2 students.
- A strong understanding of the Key Stage 1 curriculum.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with students and staff.
- A patient, adaptable, and proactive approach to supporting children’s learning and development.
Desirable:
- Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent.
If you are passionate about education and have experience working in a KS1 classroom, we would love to hear from you!
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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