Teaching Assistant Year 2

Woodlands; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 26,000; Part time

Job summary

A local primary school in Canterbury is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support a Year 2 class. The role is temporary maternity cover with a possibility of extension and an immediate start. You will work 30 hours per week during term time, supporting children's learning and development. The ideal candidate will be passionate about education and possess strong communication skills. Join us and make a real difference in children's lives. Visits are welcome, and flexible working options can be discussed.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Supportive school community

Qualifications

• Passion for supporting children's learning.
• Commitment to enhancing every child's educational journey.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers in delivering engaging lessons.
• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to pupils.
• Create a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Opportunity to cover lessons as planned by the teacher.

Skills

Caring and patient nature

Strong communication skills

Teamwork skills

Experience working with children

Experience delivering interventions

Job description

Teaching Assistant - Yr 2 intially

Temporary Maternity Cover - possibility to extend

Immediate start available

The post is for 30 hours per week (8:30 – 3:30 Monday to Friday) term time only.

Pay details: KSB £25126

Pro rata based on working 30 hours per week 38 weeks per year£17,302.25

Are you passionate about supporting children’s learning and development? Pilgrims’ Way Primary School is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our team. This position is for aYear 2 class intially.

About the Role:

• ✅ Support teachers in delivering engaging and effective lessons
• ✅ Work closely with pupils, providing one-to-one and small-group support
• ✅ Help create a positive and inclusive learning environment
• ✅Opportunity to cover lessons (planned by the class teacher)

What We’re Looking For:

• ✨ A caring and patient nature
• ✨ Someone who is passionate about supporting children
• ✨ Strong communication and teamwork skills
• ✨ Experience working with children
• ✨ Experience of delivering interventions
• ✨ A commitment to supporting every child’s educational journey

What We Offer:

• 🌟 A welcoming and supportive school community
• 🌟 Opportunities for professional development and training
• 🌟 The chance to make a real difference in children’s lives

If you’re ready to inspire and support young learners, we’d love to hear from you.

Join us at Pilgrims’ Way Primary School and help shape the future of our children.

Visits to the school are welcome, please call the school office on 01227 760084

Please see separate Job Description for further details.

The closing date for applications is Friday 23rd January at 2:00pm with interviews on Tuesday 27th January in the morning.

Pilgrims' Way Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service and satisfactory references being received.

Flexible worker is considered - please indicate this need in your application.