Level 2 Teaching Assistant – KS2

Company: Desian Education
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Location: Seedley
Job Description:

Job Description

The full job description covers all associated skills, previous experience, and any qualifications that applicants are expected to have.

Your new company

Desian Education are proud to be working in partnership with a single-form entry primary school in Salford as they require an experienced and motivated teaching assistant to support across their LKS2 (lower key stage 2) classes on a temporary basis due to additional funding. This is a full-time position that will last the remainder of the academic year.

Your new role

As a teaching assistant within this school you will be joining a supportive LKS2 cohort, working in collaboration with the year 3 and year 4 class teachers to promote the engagement, learning and development of your new pupils by breaking down barriers and building strong constructive relationships with your new pupils. You will lead on 1:1 and small group interventions by interpedently planning comprehensive 1:1 interventions and intense small group sessions that will be held in a separate classroom. As well as leading on interventions you will also hold small group ESOL sessions for the afternoon every Thursday to a small group of pupils with EAL.

What you need to succeed

  • Full “Right to Work” in the UK
  • Good knowledge of the KS2 national curriculum
  • A minimum of 40 days referenceable classroom experience in KS2 within the last 2 years
  • An Enhanced Children’s DBS certificate or willingness to obtain
  • Be at least NVQ Level xwzovoh 2 Supporting Teaching and Learning or equivalent qualified

What you’ll get in return

If you are successful in your application, you will receive:

  • Full support and dedication of an experienced and dedicated consultant
  • Competitive rate of pay
  • Full holiday entitlement
  • Company pension scheme
  • Long-term contract
  • Free training
  • Refer a Friend scheme
  • Access to exclusive vacancies

Posted: May 8th, 2026