Teaching Assistant – Key stage 2
£92.56 - £95 Long Term - Temp Full time
KS2 Teaching Assistant – Vibrant 2-Form Entry Primary (National MAT) | Greater Manchester
Pay: £92.56 – £100.00 per day (dependent on experience)
Contract: Full-Time, Long-Term (Term-Time Only)
Start Date: Immediate / Autumn Term 2026
Are you an energetic, proactive Teaching Assistant with a passion for helping Key Stage 2 pupils achieve their academic potential?
Engage Education is searching for a dedicated KS2 Teaching Assistant to join a thriving, large 2-form entry primary school. Belonging to a highly respected national Multi-Academy Trust (MAT), this school offers an exceptional working environment with brilliant resources and top-tier staff support.
About the Role
Working across Key Stage 2 (Years 3 to 6), you will play a key role in keeping pupils engaged, focused, and supported as they navigate the upper primary curriculum. You will collaborate with experienced year-group teachers to deliver targeted core subject interventions (Reading, Writing, and Maths), assist with whole-class management, and provide extra encouragement to pupils preparing for key assessments.
Why this role stands out
- National MAT Advantages: Benefit from premier CPD training, shared trust resources, and clear career progression pathways.
- Collaborative 2-Form Environment: Work alongside parallel class teachers and experienced year-group teams.
- Impactful Interventions: Lead boost groups that make a direct difference in pupil attainment and confidence.
- Competitive Daily Pay: Paid weekly via PAYE (£92.56 – £100.00/day).
Key Responsibilities
- Delivering targeted small-group interventions in Literacy, Guided Reading, and Maths.
- Assisting the class teacher with general classroom preparation, lesson setup, and classroom management.
- Supporting pupils with additional learning needs or SEN to ensure full access to the curriculum.
- Helping to facilitate SATs preparation and booster groups for Year 6 pupils (where applicable).
- Encouraging pupil independence, critical thinking, and positive social dynamics in the classroom.
Who We’re Looking For
- Experience: Previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant in a primary setting, ideally within Key Stage 2.
- Academic Support: Strong foundational skills in English and Mathematics to confidently support KS2 learning.
- Mindset: Enthusiastic, approachable, well-organized, and resilient.
- Qualifications: Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or relevant degree/experience) preferred.
Requirements
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one).
- Full eligibility to work in the UK with professional references covering the last two years.
Apply Today
If you are ready to bring your KS2 expertise to a dynamic national MAT school family, apply with your CV today for immediate consideration!
All applicants will undergo thorough safeguarding and vetting checks in line with DfE standards.
