Level 2 Teaching Assistant – KS2

Your new company

Desian Education are proud to be working in partnership with a single-form entry primary school in Salford as they require an experienced and motivated teaching assistant to support across their LKS2 (lower key stage 2) classes on a temporary basis due to additional funding. This is a full-time position that will last the remainder of the academic year.

Your new role

As a teaching assistant within this school you will be joining a supportive LKS2 cohort, working in collaboration with the year 3 and year 4 class teachers to promote the engagement, learning and development of your new pupils by breaking down barriers and building strong constructive relationships with your new pupils. You will lead on 1:1 and small group interventions by interpedently planning comprehensive 1:1 interventions and intense small group sessions that will be held in a separate classroom. As well as leading on interventions you will also hold small group ESOL sessions for the afternoon every Thursday to a small group of pupils with EAL.

What you need to succeed

• Full “Right to Work” in the UK
• Good knowledge of the KS2 national curriculum
• A minimum of 40 days referenceable classroom experience in KS2 within the last 2 years
• An Enhanced Children’s DBS certificate or willingness to obtain
• Be at least NVQ Level 2 Supporting Teaching and Learning or equivalent qualified

What you’ll get in return

If you are successful in your application, you will receive:

• Full support and dedication of an experienced and dedicated consultant
• Competitive rate of pay
• Full holiday entitlement
• Company pension scheme
• Long-term contract
• Free training
• Refer a Friend scheme
• Access to exclusive vacancies