Key Stage 2 Teaching Assistant

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About the Role

An inclusive and supportive primary school in Barnet is seeking a motivated and caring Key Stage 2 Teaching Assistant to join their team from September 2025. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference to children’s learning, particularly through boosters, interventions, and supporting pupils with additional needs.

As a Teaching Assistant, you’ll be working closely with class teachers to ensure every child feels confident, valued, and supported in their education. This role is part-time and temporary, making it perfect for someone looking for flexibility while gaining valuable experience in a thriving school setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to pupils in Key Stage 2, including small-group booster sessions and one-to-one interventions.

• Assist with lesson preparation and classroom activities, ensuring all learners are engaged.

• Support children with Special Educational Needs (SEN), promoting inclusion and positive behaviour.

• Help track pupil progress and work with teachers to identify next steps.

• Contribute to creating a nurturing and positive learning environment.

Requirements

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience working with Key Stage 2 pupils (school-based or tutoring desirable).

• Can demonstrate patience, empathy, and strong communication skills.

• Is confident supporting children with SEN or additional needs.

• Works well as part of a collaborative team and shows initiative.

• Holds relevant TA qualifications or experience (desirable but not essential).

Why Join?

• Be part of a welcoming and supportive school community.

• Play a vital role in boosting children’s confidence and academic progress.

• Gain valuable classroom experience in a respected Barnet primary school.

• Flexible working pattern to suit your lifestyle.

Why work via Teach Now?

Teach-Now are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff. We:

• Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance.

• Offer an excellent ‘refer a friend’ scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days.

• Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee.

• Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders

Application Process: Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Teach-Now directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education. Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you.

Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.

We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance

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