Key Stage 2 Teaching Assistant

Join a Thriving Newham Primary School as a KS2 Teaching Assistant! Are you passionate about making a difference in children’s education? We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Key Stage 2 Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and forward-thinking primary school in Newham, East London. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a vibrant and supportive learning environment where every child is encouraged to achieve their full potential. The school prides itself on its inclusive ethos, strong community values, and commitment to nurturing both academic and personal development. Key Responsibilities • Provide tailored support to Key Stage 2 pupils, including those with Special Educational Needs (SEN). • Assist the class teacher with planning, preparation, and classroom activities. • Deliver small-group or one-to-one interventions to help pupils progress. • Encourage positive behaviour and create an engaging, safe learning environment. • Support with assessments and track pupil progress alongside teaching staff. Ideal Candidate We are looking for someone who: • Has previous experience working with KS2 pupils (school-based experience preferred). • Demonstrates patience, adaptability, and excellent communication skills. • Is passionate about helping children overcome challenges and thrive. • Can work effectively within a collaborative team. • Holds a relevant qualification (Level 2/3 TA, or equivalent) – desirable but not essential. Why Apply? • A welcoming, supportive school community with a focus on staff wellbeing. • Opportunities to gain valuable classroom experience and professional development. • Convenient location in Newham with excellent transport links. • Competitive daily pay (£85–£100) and consistent working hours (term-time only). If you are an enthusiastic individual ready to inspire and support young learners, we would love to hear from you. 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.