Details:
- Salary: £90 - 100 - Day
- Job Type: Temporary
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Day
- Location: Islington London
- Date: 20 hours ago
Description:
KS2 Teaching Assistant – Islington
Location: Islington, London
Pay: £90–£100 per day
Contract: Full Time, Temporary
Start Date: September 2026
KS2 Teaching Assistant – Islington
Teach Now is recruiting an engaging and proactive KS2 Teaching Assistant to work within a primary-school setting in Islington from September.
The school is looking for someone who can become an effective additional adult in the classroom: supporting pupils who need extra explanation, challenging those ready to move forward and helping the class teacher create an environment where children can work confidently and independently.
Key Responsibilities
Support teaching and learning throughout KS2.
Work alongside the teacher during whole-class lessons.
Lead small-group and intervention activities.
Provide additional literacy and maths support.
Help pupils overcome gaps in learning and develop confidence.
Support children with SEN or additional learning needs where required.
Promote good behaviour, independence and positive learning habits.
Share observations about pupil progress with teaching staff.
What You’ll Need
Previous experience working with primary-aged pupils.
KS2 experience is desirable.
Strong literacy and numeracy skills.
Good communication and the ability to build positive relationships.
A proactive approach to identifying where classroom support is needed.
Relevant TA qualification desirable but not essential for experienced candidates.
Enhanced DBS and right to work in the UK.
Your pay rate will be determined by your experience and qualifications.
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