Role: KS2 Teaching Assistant
Contract: Full time (contract, opportunity to become permanent)
Salary: Starting at £14.45 per hour
Join a Supportive SEN School as a KS2 Teaching Assistant
Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding challenge? Do you have a passion for supporting students with additional needs? We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic KS2 Teaching Assistant to join a fantastic special educational needs (SEN) school.
About the School
This outstanding SEn school provides education and care for 200 students aged 3 - 19, offering a nurturing environment for children with a range of additional needs, including communication and interaction difficulties, learning needs and autism. The school is committed to helping every student reach their full potential through a personalised and supportive learning experience.
With multiple roles available within the primary cohort, placements will be tailored to suit your strengths, experience and expertise.
The Role:
As a KS2 Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting young learners, helping them develop academically, socially and emotionally. Working alongside teachers and support staff, you will assist in creating an engaging and inclusive learning environment where every child feels valued.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide tailored support to students, adapting to their individual needs
- Assist in implementing personalised learning strategies and interventions
- Help create a safe and engaging learning environment that fosters both academic and personal development
- Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs and other staff to support each student’s unique learning journey
- Encourage student independence and confidence through structured activities and guidance
About You:
We are looking for a compassionate and proactive individual with:
- Previous experience working with children or young people with SEN, particularly in a 1:1 or small group setting
- A patient, enthusiastic and hands-on approach to supporting learning
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with students and staff
- The ability to remain calm, adaptable and positive in challenging situations
- A relevant qualification such as a Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant certificate (desirable but not essential)
Why Join?
- Work in a highly supportive and welcoming environment dedicated to student success
- Play vital role in helping children with SEN achieve their full potential
- Gain valuable experience within a specialist educational setting
If you are a motivated and caring individual eager to make a difference in young lives, we would love to hear from you!
Working with Long-term Teachers:
We are an independent agency working with Nurseries, Primary, Secondary and Special Schools.
LTT was founded with the aim of creating a genuine, transparent and straightforward service to help candidates secure their next role. We place a huge emphasis on delivering an exceptional service where you will be supported, listened to and valued throughout.
Your dedicated consultant will invest time to understand your experience, skill-set and what your ideal role looks like. You will have frequent updates with your progress through compliance, applications for specific roles as well as receiving additional information on roles which we feel may be of interest to you.
We are proud members of the REC and we have the highest standard of compliance. Working with us means you will get the very best support and guidance through the clearance process from your own specific point of contact from our in-house compliance team.
In addition you will receive:
- Guarantee Pay Scheme opportunities
- Permanent job roles
- Support and advice during the clearance and onboarding process
- Working to Agency Workers Regulations
- Interview preparation, advice and support
- Statutory employment rights, such as; sick pay, holiday pay, maternity and paternity pay