Teaching Assistant (KS2)

Position: Teaching Assistant (Key Stage 2)
Location: Burnley
Salary: Dependent on Experience
Contract Type: Full-Time or Part-Time
Start Date: January 2025.

Are you passionate about supporting young learners and making a positive impact on their education? We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our team and work across Key Stage 2 (KS2).

About the Role:

As a KS2 Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support classroom teachers in delivering engaging and effective lessons.
• Work one-to-one or with small groups of students to enhance their learning experience.
• Assist in planning and preparing resources for lessons and activities.
• Provide pastoral care and support to ensure the well-being of pupils.
• Help maintain a safe, positive, and inclusive learning environment.
• Support pupils with additional learning needs, where required.

About You:

To succeed in this role, you should:

• Have experience working with primary-aged children, ideally within KS2.
• Be a proactive and reliable team player with a passion for education.
• Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Hold relevant qualifications (e.g., Level 2 or 3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning, or equivalent), though not essential for candidates with significant experience.

What We Offer:

• A welcoming and supportive school community.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• A rewarding role where you can make a real difference in children's lives.
• Competitive salary, dependent on your experience and qualifications.

If you’re enthusiastic about helping children thrive and want to be part of a vibrant school, we’d love to hear from you!

How to Apply:

To apply, please send your CV outlining your suitability for the role.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Join us in shaping the future of our young learners!

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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