KS2 Teaching Assistant

Job description

KS2 TEACHING ASSISTANT REQUIRED – LE7
Full-Time Temporary Role | Monday–Friday | 8:30am–3:30pm

Supply Personnel is currently recruiting a caring, enthusiastic and reliable Key Stage 2 Teaching Assistant for one of our client schools based in the LE7 area.

This is a full-time temporary opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting children's learning, development and wellbeing within a mainstream primary school setting.

The Role

As a KS2 Teaching Assistant, you will work alongside the class teacher to support pupils across Years 3–6, helping them access the curriculum and reach their full potential.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing one-to-one and small-group support to pupils with additional needs.

• Supporting children with SEN, including learning, communication, social, emotional and behavioural needs.

• Helping pupils understand classroom activities and complete learning tasks.

• Adapting your approach to meet individual children's needs and abilities.

• Encouraging independence, confidence and positive learning behaviours.

• Supporting pupils with emotional regulation and behaviour management where required.

• Working collaboratively with the class teacher and other support staff.

• Promoting an inclusive, safe and positive learning environment where every child feels valued.

Essential Requirements

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Have previous experience supporting children with additional needs (SEN) in an educational or childcare setting.

• Be confident and willing to support pupils with a range of additional learning, social, emotional and behavioural needs.

• Have the right to work in the UK.

• Hold an Enhanced DBS certificate for the Child Workforce or be willing to complete a new DBS application.

• Be willing to provide at least two professional references, including one covering their most recent employment.

• Be willing to complete annual safeguarding and anaphylaxis training.

• Be willing to undergo all necessary safeguarding and compliance checks.

• Be caring, patient, reliable, hard-working and committed to supporting children's learning and development.

• Be available Monday to Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm, for the duration of the temporary assignment.

What We Offer

• Competitive rates of pay.

• A full-time temporary opportunity within a primary school.

• Support from our dedicated and experienced consultants.

• A friendly, personalised service throughout your placement.

Interested?

If you have previous experience supporting children with additional needs and are looking for your next opportunity in education, we would love to hear from you!

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