Key Stage 2 Teaching Assistant

Job Description

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KS2 Teaching Assistant – LA2 – September Start

Location: LA2 (Lancaster area)Start Date: September 2026Pay:£14.25 – £15.00 per hour (depending on experience)Contract: Full-time, Monday–Friday

Are you passionate about helping children thrive in the classroom? Looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference every day?

Teaching Personnel are working closely with a friendly and supportive primary school in the LA2 area, who are looking for a KS2 Teaching Assistant to join them from September. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a welcoming school community that truly values its staff.

What you’ll be doing:

• Supporting pupils across Key Stage 2 (Year 3–Year 6)
• Working 1:1 and with small groups to boost learning and confidence
• Helping to deliver engaging lessons alongside the class teacher
• Creating a positive, inclusive classroom environment
• Supporting children of all abilities to reach their full potential

Why this role?

• Join a warm, welcoming school team where staff are valued
• Competitive pay of up to £15.00 per hour
• A chance to gain valuable classroom experience
• Perfect for aspiring teachers or experienced support staff
• Opportunity for long-term work and potential permanent roles

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Have experience working with children (school-based or similar)
• Are enthusiastic, caring, and approachable
• Have strong communication and teamwork skills
• Are passionate about supporting children’s learning
• Can bring energy and positivity into the classroom

What we offer through Teaching Personnel:

• Weekly pay (PAYE)
• Your own dedicated consultant to support you
• Access to free and discounted CPD training
• Flexible work options to suit your lifestyle

Safeguarding:

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will require an enhanced DBS and references in line with safer recruitment guidelines.

Apply today with your CV – we are reviewing applications straight away and would love to hear 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. xwzovoh For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.