KS2 Teaching Assistant
| Company: | senploy |
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| Salary: | £100 to £110 a day |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | MILE END EAST |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Posting date: | 1 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 25 Sept 2026 |
Summary
KS2 Teaching Assistant - Full‑Time, Long‑Term - Immediate Start
A supportive, community‑driven East London primary school with a strong reputation for inclusion, high expectations and excellent behaviour is seeking a KS2 Teaching Assistant to join their team. The school offers a structured, nurturing environment where staff work collaboratively and pupils are encouraged to become confident, independent learners.
This is a full‑time, long‑term role starting ASAP, supporting pupils across KS2 and working closely with class teachers to deliver engaging, well‑organised learning.
Role Responsibilities
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Providing targeted support to KS2 pupils through small‑group and 1:1 interventions
Providing targeted support to KS2 pupils through small‑group and 1:1 interventions
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Supporting children with mild to moderate SEN needs (ASD, ADHD, speech & language, SEMH)
Supporting children with mild to moderate SEN needs (ASD, ADHD, speech & language, SEMH)
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Assisting with lesson preparation, classroom organisation and behaviour routines
Assisting with lesson preparation, classroom organisation and behaviour routines
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Helping pupils strengthen core skills in reading, writing, maths and problem‑solving
Helping pupils strengthen core skills in reading, writing, maths and problem‑solving
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Encouraging independence, resilience and positive learning habits
Encouraging independence, resilience and positive learning habits
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Maintaining a calm, inclusive and structured classroom environment
Maintaining a calm, inclusive and structured classroom environment
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Following safeguarding procedures and communicating effectively with staff and parents
Following safeguarding procedures and communicating effectively with staff and parents
Requirements
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KS2 classroom experience is essential
KS2 classroom experience is essential
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Some SEN experience within a primary school setting
Some SEN experience within a primary school setting
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A degree is highly desirable, particularly in education or a related subject
A degree is highly desirable, particularly in education or a related subject
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Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
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Strong communication skills, patience and a proactive, supportive approach
Strong communication skills, patience and a proactive, supportive approach
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Ability to commit to a long‑term, full‑time role starting immediately
Ability to commit to a long‑term, full‑time role starting immediately
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Professional, reliable and confident working within a busy primary environment
Professional, reliable and confident working within a busy primary environment
Pay
£100-£110 per day DOE
A Few Questions for You
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Are you confident supporting pupils in upper primary with varied learning needs?
Are you confident supporting pupils in upper primary with varied learning needs?
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Can you deliver structured interventions that help pupils close gaps and build confidence?
Can you deliver structured interventions that help pupils close gaps and build confidence?
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Do you enjoy working in a school with strong routines, high expectations and a warm community feel?
Do you enjoy working in a school with strong routines, high expectations and a warm community feel?
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Are you ready to commit to a long‑term role and start straight away?
Are you ready to commit to a long‑term role and start straight away?
If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to secure an interview and take the next step in your education career.
Peak Education Recruitment Ltd is a specialist Education Recruitment Consultancy that supports Teachers and Support Staff find short and/or long-term temporary and/or permanent employment in Primary, Secondary and Special Education Schools throughout the UK. We are committed to Safer Recruitment and undertake checks on all candidates we work with. As part of the registration process, each candidate will be required to have a current DBS Disclosure and a subscription to the DBS Update Service, if you do not have one, we can support you with an application. We will also need to see all original relevant qualifications certificates before any work placement is agreed.