Job Description
Year 2 Teaching Assistant – Full-Time – Northfield
Do you have a passion for helping children achieve their full potential? If so, Zest Education has the perfect opportunity for you! We are seeking a dedicated Year 2 Teaching Assistant to join a friendly and inclusive primary school in Northfield. This is a full-time role, working Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm, supporting the class teacher in delivering engaging and inspiring lessons. The position is ongoing until the end of the academic year, offering an excellent chance to develop your skills and build lasting relationships within a supportive school community.
Start Date: April 2026
About the School:
This school is committed to providing a happy, secure, and stimulating learning environment where every child can thrive. With a broad and balanced curriculum, the school encourages independence, creativity, and confidence in all learners. As a Year 2 Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in ensuring every pupil receives the individual support they need to succeed academically and personally.
As a Year 2 Teaching Assistant, your duties will include:
* Supporting planned learning activities under the guidance of the class teacher.
* Assisting in lesson planning and providing feedback on pupil progress.
* Monitoring and recording student development and behaviour.
* Delivering one-to-one or small group interventions where required.
* Preparing classroom materials and maintaining a safe, organised learning space.
* Communicating effectively with teachers, senior staff, and parents about student progress.
To be successful in this Year 2 Teaching Assistant role, you should have:
* Previous experience working with children in an educational setting.
* A good understanding of the National Curriculum.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* An enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one).
* A genuine enthusiasm for supporting children’s learning and development.
If you are an enthusiastic and hardworking Year 2 Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity, we would love to hear from you! Apply today and make a real difference in children’s education.
If you are interested in this position or want to find out more, ‘apply for job’ at the top of the page to submit your details.
Zest Education are an APSCo audited agency and are dedicated to safeguarding children. All candidates must hold an enhanced DBS (or allow us to process one for you) and be registered to the DBS Update Service, be able to provide references to cover the last two years and successfully pass all other necessary safeguarding checks prior to clearance for work.
Salary is dependent on experience, training, or qualifications. The minimum experience, training, or qualifications required for this position are recent school-based experience (within the last 5 years within a school that teaches the British Curriculum) and/or care-based experience within the last 5 years.
The role advertised is for temporary supply work.
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