Year 2 Teaching Assistant

Are you a caring, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual who is passionate about supporting children's learning and development? We are seeking a Year 2 Teaching Assistant to join a friendly and supportive primary school team.

This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside an experienced class teacher, helping pupils to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally during this important stage of their primary education.

Year 2 Teaching Assistant (TA)
Location: Burnley
Salary: £14.25 - £15.50 per hour
Contract: Full-Time 8:30am – 3:30pm
Start Date: Monday 4th January 2027 or ASAP

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Year 2 class teacher in delivering engaging lessons and classroom activities.
• Work with small groups and individual pupils to reinforce learning and raise attainment.
• Assist in the development of literacy, numeracy, and communication skills.
• Support pupils with varying learning needs, ensuring all children can access the curriculum.
• Help prepare classroom resources and maintain an organised learning environment.
• Encourage positive behaviour and promote a safe, nurturing classroom atmosphere.
• Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to the class teacher.
• Supervise pupils during breaktimes, educational visits, and school activities when required.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Previous experience working with primary-aged children, ideally within a school setting.
• A patient, caring, and positive approach to supporting children.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to build strong relationships with pupils, staff, and parents.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills.
• A proactive attitude and willingness to work as part of a team.
• A relevant Teaching Assistant qualification (desirable but not essential).

We Offer:

• A welcoming and supportive school environment.
• Friendly and dedicated staff team.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• A rewarding role where you can make a real difference to children's education and wellbeing.

If you are passionate about helping young learners reach their full potential and would like to join a thriving school community, we would love to hear from you. Please apply with your CV, outlining all your relevant experience as a TA.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments will be subject to satisfactory safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check and references.

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.
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