KS2 Teaching Assistant

Job description

Location: Thornton, FY5Start Date: ASAPContract: Full-time, ongoing until September 2026

Teaching Personnel are currently seeking a dedicated and resilient KS2 Teaching Assistant to support pupils within a specialist provision within a mainstream primary school. This is a full-time role starting immediately and continuing through to September 2026, offering consistency and the opportunity to make a lasting impact.

You will be working within a KS2 provision unit, supporting pupils with additional needs, including low-level behavioural challenges, social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs, or learning difficulties.

Your role will involve:

• Providing 1:1 and small group support
• Supporting pupils in accessing the curriculum in a structured and nurturing environment
• Managing and de-escalating low-level behavioural situations
• Working closely with the class teacher and SENCO to implement individual support strategies
• Encouraging engagement, independence, and positive learning behaviours

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience working with KS2 pupils
• Is confident supporting children with additional needs or behavioural challenges
• Demonstrates patience, resilience, and strong communication skills
• Is able to build positive relationships with pupils and staff
• Has a proactive and flexible approach to supporting learning

Previous experience in a provision, SEN setting, or behaviour support role is highly desirable, but not essential for the right candidate.

• Competitive daily rates of pay
• Ongoing support from your dedicated Teaching Personnel consultant
• Opportunity for long-term placement and career progression
• Access to CPD and training opportunities

If you are passionate about supporting children in a nurturing and inclusive environment, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now with your CV or contact Teaching Personnel for more information.

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.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Thornton-Cleveleys

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

Between £14.00 and £15.00 Per Hour

Published at

12-05-2026

Profession type

Training

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English