General KS2 Teaching Assistant Location: Primary School in Preston (Fulwood) Position: Full-Time General KS2 Teaching Assistant Hours: 8:45 AM – 3:15 PM, Monday to Friday Pay Rate: £14.25 per hour Are you passionate about supporting the educational development of children in Key Stage 2? Do you have the skills and enthusiasm to assist in a dynamic and engaging classroom environment? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our dedicated team as a General KS2 Teaching Assistant at a welcoming primary school in Preston. Role Overview: As a General KS2 Teaching Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting the academic and personal growth of children in Key Stage 2 (ages 7-11). Working closely with class teachers, you will assist in delivering a broad and balanced curriculum, supporting individual students, and helping to create a positive and stimulating learning environment. Key Responsibilities: - Assist class teachers in delivering lessons across the Key Stage 2 curriculum, including English, Maths, Science, and other subjects. - Provide one-on-one and small group support to students, helping them with their academic work and understanding key concepts. - Help prepare classroom materials and resources to enhance learning experiences. - Monitor and assess students’ progress, providing feedback and working with teachers to tailor support to meet individual needs. - Encourage positive behaviours and a growth mindset among students, fostering an inclusive and motivating atmosphere. - Supervise and support students during playtime, lunchtime, and other school activities. - Work collaboratively with teachers and other staff to ensure the well-being and academic success of all students. Requirements: - Experience working with children, ideally within an educational setting. - A good understanding of the Key Stage 2 curriculum and the needs of older primary students. - Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage and motivate learners. - Patience, empathy, and a positive attitude towards supporting children's development. - Relevant qualifications or experience in education, teaching assistance, or child development are desirable. 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. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.