Job Description

Key Stage 2 Teaching Assistant (TA)

Hours of Work: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM, Term Time

Pay: £85-£100 per day

Location: Islington

Job Type: Part Time

About the school:

Our school is a vibrant and welcoming learning environment that prioritizes the success of every child. We believe in putting opportunity within every student’s reach, helping each child achieve their full potential. We encourage active learning beyond the classroom through enriching experiences, including regular excursions and special events. Children express themselves creatively through music, arts, and a variety of physical activities that nurture their well-being and growth. We’re a school that cherishes diversity and promotes inclusion, ensuring every student feels valued and engaged.

About the role:

Join our wonderful Islington-based school as a Key Stage 2 Teaching Assistant (TA) focused on boosters, interventions, and Special Educational Needs. Be a vital part of a school community dedicated to developing confident, reflective, and creative learners who grow into valued members of society. As a Key Stage 2 TA, you’ll support children in small group and one-on-one settings, focusing on booster sessions and intervention activities to enhance learning in literacy and numeracy.

Working closely with classroom teachers, you’ll help provide targeted support to pupils with a variety of needs, including Special Educational Needs, to ensure they make measurable progress. This role is ideal for a compassionate, patient, and proactive individual who enjoys making a tangible impact on young lives.

Application Requirements:

• Experience working with primary-aged children, particularly in Key Stage 2.

• Experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a supportive team.

• Excellent communication skills and a positive attitude.

• Knowledge of UK primary education curriculum is a plus.

Key Responsibilities:

• Delivering booster and intervention sessions to small groups and individual students.

• Supporting the class teacher in planning and implementing engaging lessons.

• Assisting students with their social and emotional development.

• Encouraging positive behavior and a love for learning among students.

• Monitoring and reporting progress of students to the teaching team.

Perks and Benefits:

As part of our team, you’ll enjoy a supportive and inclusive working environment where every member is valued. This part-time role offers flexibility and the chance to work in a school that prioritises professional development and well-being. You’ll have access to regular training, a nurturing team culture, and the opportunity to be part of a community that celebrates student achievements in and out of the classroom.

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 qualifications 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