KS2 Teaching Assistant (Year 6) - Level 2

KS2 Teaching Assistant (Year 6) - Level 2 Kendal | Full Time | Immediate Start

Veritas Education is seeking a committed and enthusiastic Level 2 Teaching Assistant to support a Year 6 class at a friendly and supportive primary school in Kendal.

This is an excellent opportunity to work with pupils during an important stage of their primary education, helping them prepare for the transition to secondary school.

The Role:

Supporting pupils within a Year 6 classroom

Delivering targeted intervention sessions and small group support

Assisting the class teacher with lesson delivery and classroom organisation

Supporting pupils with varying learning needs

Contributing to a positive and engaging learning environment

Working Hours:

27.5 hours per week

Monday to Friday

8:45am - 12:00pm

1:00pm - 3:15pm

Additional Hours Available: The school would ideally welcome candidates who are able to undertake lunchtime supervision, increasing the role to approximately 30 hours per week.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent)

Previous experience working within Key Stage 2

Strong behaviour management skills

The ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff

A flexible and proactive approach

What Veritas Education Offers:

Competitive rates of pay

Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement

Opportunities to work within excellent local schools

Access to future long-term and permanent opportunities

This position is available for an immediate start, ideally Monday 2nd November 2026

For further information or to apply, please contact Sarah Maclachlan at Veritas Education.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy

Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained

You must have legal right to work in the UK

You must be willing to attend a registration interview

Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'