Full Time KS2 Teaching Assistant

KS2 Teaching Assistant Job in Handsworth – Outstanding Primary School | Full-Time | Immediate Start

Are you an experienced and passionate KS2 Teaching Assistant looking for a new opportunity in Handsworth? We are recruiting for a full-time Key Stage 2 Teaching Assistant to join an Outstanding primary school in Handsworth with an immediate start available.

This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated Teaching Assistant who is enthusiastic about supporting children’s learning, building confidence, and helping pupils achieve their full potential in a welcoming and supportive school environment.

The successful candidate will work closely with KS2 class teachers, support whole-class learning, deliver small group interventions, and provide 1:1 support where needed.

KS2 Teaching Assistant Role Overview

• Job Title: KS2 Teaching Assistant
• Location: Handsworth
• Start Date: ASAP
• Contract Type: Full-Time
• Working Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm
• Sector: Education & Primary Schools

Key Responsibilities

As a KS2 Teaching Assistant, your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting teaching and learning across Key Stage 2
• Assisting the class teacher with daily classroom activities
• Delivering targeted intervention sessions in literacy and numeracy
• Providing 1:1 support for pupils where required
• Encouraging positive behaviour and pupil engagement
• Helping children develop academically, socially, and emotionally
• Creating a positive and inclusive learning environment

Requirements for the KS2 Teaching Assistant Position

To be considered for this Teaching Assistant role in Handsworth, you should have:

• Previous experience working within a KS2 or primary school setting (preferred)
• A positive, reliable, and proactive attitude
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• A child-centred approach to education and learning support
• A genuine passion for helping children succeed

What This Outstanding Primary School Offers

This welcoming primary school in Handsworth offers:

• A supportive and friendly leadership team
• An Outstanding school environment with excellent facilities
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• A strong school ethos focused on pupil achievement and wellbeing
• A rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in children’s education

If you are interested in this position or want to find out more, email Chloe at chloe@zesteducation.co.uk or ‘apply for job’ at the top of the page to submit your details.

Zest Education are an APSCo audited agency and are dedicated to safeguarding children. All candidates must hold an enhanced DBS (or allow us to process one for you) and be registered to the DBS Update Service, be able to provide references to cover the last two years and successfully pass all other necessary safeguarding checks prior to clearance for work.

Salary is dependent on experience, training, or qualifications. The minimum experience, training, or qualifications required for this position are recent school-based experience (within the last 5 years within a school that teaches the British Curriculum) and/or care-based experience within the last 5 years.

The role advertised is for temporary supply work.

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