KS2 Teaching Assistant

KS2 Teaching Assistant Full-Time Minimum 4-Week Placement Immediate Start Available We are currently recruiting on behalf of a welcoming and supportive primary school in Oxfordshire for an experienced Key Stage 2 Teaching Assistant . This is an excellent opportunity for a Teaching Assistant with Upper Key Stage 2 experience who is confident supporting pupils in Years 5 and 6. The position is initially for a minimum of four weeks , with the potential for extension for the right candidate.

Here is a nurturing primary school for pupils aged 2–11 and is part of a successful academy trust. The school is committed to providing an inclusive and supportive learning environment where children are encouraged to achieve their full potential academically, socially, and emotionally. In its most recent Ofsted inspection, the school was recognised for its positive culture and was judged: Good for Behaviour and Attitudes Good for Personal Development Good for Early Years Provision Inspectors also highlighted the school's commitment to improvement and pupil support.

Duties as a KS2 Teaching Assistant: Support pupils within an Upper Key Stage 2 classroom Work alongside the class teacher to deliver engaging learning activities Provide support to individual pupils and small groups Reinforce learning in literacy, numeracy, and foundation subjects Encourage positive behaviour and engagement Help pupils develop confidence and independence Support pupils' academic, social, and emotional development Contribute to a positive and inclusive classroom environment Ideal KS2 Teaching Assistant: Previous Teaching Assistant experience in Upper Key Stage 2 is essential Strong understanding of the Year 5 and Year 6 curriculum Experience supporting pupils with varying learning needs Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Patient, proactive, and adaptable approach Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children Why Class Act?

With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, Devon and Greater Manchester. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers.

Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services. We are an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, proud members of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC), and REC Audited in Education, which means we have undergone rigorous external auditing to ensure we consistently meet the highest safeguarding and compliance standing in education recruitment. Class Act is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

All candidates registering with Class Act are subject to safeguarding checks in line with the DfE’s statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, including reference checks and an Enhanced DBS check either registered on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one. Your salary - dependent on experience - is paid weekly through PAYE – that means no self-employed or umbrella companies. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more.

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