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Teaching Assistant - Year 2

Job title: Teaching Assistant - Year 2
Contract type: Temporary
Location: Middleton
Industry: Primary
Salary: £12.5 - £15.5 per hour
Reference: Tay2r_1773317611
Contact name: Aspire People Limited
Contact email: Mica@aspirepeople.co.uk

Job description

Year 2 Teaching Assistant

Do you have a passion for supporting children with their development?


Aspire People may have the role for you.

Contract: Long-term position to support within a Y2 Classroom (KS1)
Pay: £12.90-£15.50 per hour
Start: April 2026
Working hours: Monday - Friday Full Time, 8:30am - 3:30pm
Application closing date: 2nd April 2026

I am working closely with the Headteacher of a reputable mainstream Primary School located in Middleton, M24 The headteacher is keen to welcome someone who has a drive for supporting all children in reaching their full potential. It is a fully inclusive school, and all staff members work collaboratively to ensure quality teaching and leaning takes place.

Main duties
As a Year 2 Teaching Assistant in this role the main duties will entail closing gaps in learning whilst providing additional learning support as well as providing group interventions to 3-4 pupils. These will be instructed by the class teacher and learning activities will be planned and ready to be implemented. The ability to adopt a flexible approach is paramount as the learning activities may need to be tailored to meet the needs of the children. Being able to create and maintain positive relationships with children is important, meaning the child/children can build trust to assist their learning and development.

Do I meet the success criteria for a year 2 Teaching Assistant?
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to adopt a flexible approach
- Approachable
- Understanding of different learning abilities
- Understanding of the KS1 curriculum
- Resilient
- Organised
- Punctual
- Holds great responsibility for the duration of the role
- High levels of professionalism

Next steps:
-If you are interested in these positions, please get in touch with Mica by clicking 'apply now'.
-Once we have your details on the system, we will be able to put your CV forward for the position.

If you are looking for an exciting new opportunity within an excellent school, Please contact Mica at Aspire People today on 07449391632/ 0161 552 7681

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.

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