KS2 Teaching Assistant

KS2 Teaching Assistant

Barnet, London | £90–£100 per day | Full-Time | Temporary | Start ASAP (June 2026)

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic KS2 Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Barnet.

This full-time role is available immediately and will run until July, with the possibility of continuing into September for the right candidate. The school is a well-regarded two-form entry primary setting with a strong community feel, supportive leadership team and a consistently Good Ofsted rating.

About the Role

Working within a current Year 4 class, you will provide whole-class support alongside the class teacher while also delivering targeted interventions to small groups of pupils who require additional academic support.

You will lead intervention sessions with groups of 2–6 pupils twice daily, helping children who have fallen behind in their learning to build confidence and make progress. Intervention subjects will vary and will be fully planned by the class teacher.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive Teaching Assistant who enjoys supporting pupils academically and making a measurable impact on their progress.

Key Responsibilities
• Supporting teaching and learning within a Year 4 classroom
• Delivering small-group interventions across a range of subjects
• Helping pupils who require additional support to close learning gaps
• Working closely with the class teacher to implement planned interventions
• Supporting pupils with a range of learning needs
• Encouraging confidence, engagement and positive learning behaviours

The Ideal Candidate
• Previous experience working in a primary school setting
• Experience supporting Key Stage 2 pupils
• Confident delivering small-group interventions
• Strong literacy and numeracy skills
• Patient, positive and adaptable approach
• Ability to build strong relationships with pupils and staff
• Passion for helping children achieve their full potential

Why Apply?
• Full-time role with an immediate start
• Opportunity to make a real impact on pupil progress
• Supportive leadership team and welcoming staff culture
• Well-resourced school with motivated learners
• Potential for the role to continue into September
• Excellent experience for aspiring teachers and education professionals

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.