KS2 Teaching Assistant

Job Advertisement: KS2 Teaching Assistant

Location: Burnley
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £12.90 - £14
Start Date: January 2025

Are you a passionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant with experience supporting Key Stage 2 children? We are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled KS2 Teaching Assistant to join our vibrant school community. If you have the skills and experience to make a positive impact on children's learning, we would love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the class teacher in delivering high-quality education to KS2 students.
• Provide one-on-one or small group support for children who need additional help.
• Assist with planning, preparing, and delivering learning activities.
• Help children develop their academic, social, and emotional skills.
• Monitor and track the progress of individual students, providing feedback as necessary.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, parents, and other staff members.

You will have:

• Proven experience working as a Teaching Assistant, particularly with KS2 pupils.
• A strong understanding of the primary school curriculum and child development.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with children.
• Patience, flexibility, and a genuine passion for helping children succeed.
• A proactive and reliable approach to supporting the classroom environment.
• Relevant qualifications (e.g. Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification, or equivalent).

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a supportive and friendly team.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• A rewarding role where you can make a real difference in children’s lives.
• A welcoming school with a strong ethos of inclusion and respect.

If you are an experienced Teaching Assistant looking to take the next step in your career and help children thrive in a positive and engaging learning environment, we encourage you to apply.

How to Apply:
Please send your CV, outlining your relevant experience and suitability for the role.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

We look forward to hearing 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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