Teaching assistant - year 4

Year 4 Teaching Assistant – Large 3-Form Entry Primary | MAT

Contract: Full-Time, Long-Term

Pay: £92.56 – £100 per day (paid weekly)

Location: Local Community Primary

Are you an experienced or aspiring Teaching Assistant looking to join a dynamic, well-resourced primary school with clear avenues for career development?

Engage Education is working in partnership with a large, 3-form entry primary school—proudly part of a prominent Multi-Academy Trust (MAT)—to appoint a dedicated Year 4 Teaching Assistant.

About the Role

As a Key Stage 2 specialist, you will work closely with Year 4 class teachers to support pupils during a pivotal academic year as they build independent learning skills and tackle higher-level curriculum targets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing targeted 1-to-1 and small-group support in literacy and numeracy (including times-table prep)

• Delivering structured intervention programmes to keep pupils on track with year-group expectations

• Assisting class teachers with lesson delivery, resource preparation, and classroom management

• Supporting children with additional learning needs or SEND where required

• Encouraging positive behaviour, emotional resilience, and active engagement in lessons

• Collaborating with the wider Year 4 year-group team across all three classes

The Ideal Candidate

Whether you bring prior KS2 classroom experience or have a strong foundation supporting children's learning, we want to hear from you.

Requirements & Attributes:

• Experience: Previous experience working within a UK primary school setting (KS2 experience is ideal)

• Skills: Strong literacy and numeracy skills to confidently support Year 4 curriculum goals

• Mindset: Proactive, adaptable, and enthusiastic about child development

• Communication: Able to build fast rapport with pupils, teachers, and parents

• Desirable: Experience running targeted interventions or supporting children with SEND

About the School & MAT Network

Being part of a large 3-form entry school within a respected Multi-Academy Trust means you will join a high-performing, well-connected educational community.

• Shared Expertise: Work alongside an energetic, collaborative team of three Year 4 teachers and fellow support staff

• Exceptional Resources: Benefit from state-of-the-art facilities, modern tech, and tailored learning areas

• Unrivalled Progression: Enjoy access to MAT-wide professional development, specialized training pathways, and internal career progression opportunities

Why Work With Engage Education?

• Competitive daily rates (£95–£105/day), paid weekly via PAYE

• Access to free continuous professional development (CPD) and specialist courses

• Support from a dedicated local education consultant

• £50 Amazon voucher for every successful candidate referral

• Access to employee wellbeing support, retail discounts, and travel offers

How to Apply

Ready to make an impact in Key Stage 2 and grow your career within a top MAT? We’d love to hear from you!

All applicants will be subject to appropriate safeguarding checks, including an Enhanced DBS check. Full support provided throughout the compliance process.