Teaching Assistant - KS2 (Year 5)

Location: South Ribble
Hours: 3 mornings per week
Start Date: End of November 2026

Tradewind Recruitment are currently seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in the South Ribble area, starting at the end of November.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Teaching Assistant who enjoys supporting pupils in Key Stage 2, with a particular focus on Year 5.

The Role:

• Supporting teaching and learning within a KS2 classroom.
• Providing targeted support to pupils on a 1:1 and small-group basis.
• Assisting the class teacher with the delivery of engaging lessons.
• Helping to create a positive, inclusive and supportive learning environment.
• Supporting pupils with their academic progress, confidence and development.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant within a primary school.
• Strong knowledge and experience of the Key Stage 2 curriculum.
• Ideally, a good understanding of the Year 5 curriculum.
• Confident supporting pupils with varying abilities and learning needs.
• A proactive, patient and enthusiastic approach.
• Able to build positive relationships with both pupils and staff.

What's on Offer?

• Three mornings per week, offering a great work-life balance.
• A welcoming and supportive primary school environment.
• The opportunity to make a real difference to pupils' learning and development.
• Competitive rates of pay through Tradewind Recruitment.

Interested?

If you are an experienced KS2 Teaching Assistant with Year 5 knowledge and are available to start at the end of November, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply today through Tradewind Recruitment to find out more about this exciting opportunity.