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Teaching Assistant

  1. Teaching Assistant
  2. Burnley
Date posted : 13/01/25
  1. Full Time
£12.82 - 15.00 per hour

Job description

KS2 Teaching Assistant (Full-Time) – SATs Booster Support

Location: Burnley
Position: KS2 Teaching Assistant (Year 6 SATs Booster Support)
Contract: Full-Time
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Are you passionate about education and committed to helping pupils achieve their best? We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic KS2 Teaching Assistant to join our friendly and supportive school team in Burnley. This full-time role focuses on providing targeted support to small groups of Year 6 pupils as they prepare for their SATs.

About the Role

As a KS2 TA, you will:

  • Work closely with Year 6 teachers to plan and deliver engaging SATs booster sessions in Maths, Reading, and Grammar.
  • Provide tailored support to small groups of pupils, helping them build confidence and improve key skills.
  • Monitor and track pupil progress, providing feedback to the class teacher.
  • Support the creation of a positive and inclusive learning environment.
  • Assist with general classroom duties and other responsibilities as required.

What We’re Looking For

We welcome applications from individuals who are:

  • Experienced or newly qualified in supporting KS2 pupils, particularly Year 6.
  • Passionate about helping children reach their full potential.
  • Confident in delivering support in core SATs subjects (Maths, Reading, Grammar).
  • Excellent communicators, with strong interpersonal skills.
  • Organised, proactive, and able to work collaboratively with teaching staff.
  • Relevant qualifications such as a Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant certificate (desirable but not essential).

What We Offer

  • A supportive and welcoming school environment.
  • Ongoing professional development opportunities.
  • The chance to make a real difference to pupils’ educational journeys.

How to Apply

To apply, please send your CV outlining your experience.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

Join our team and help us support the next generation of learners to achieve their best!

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.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.

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