KS2 Teaching Assistant
Job description
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KS2 TA Required, Blackpool (FY1)
Are you looking for full time work during the week?
Are you passionate about supporting pupils with their learning?
A school in Blackpool area is looking for a KS2 Teaching assistant to join their team! The successful applicant will work alongside the class teacher, delivering small intervention groups and support on a 1:1 basis when necessary.
The school is in central Blackpool and has easy access via public transport or car. The Head Teacher and Senior Leaders of the school are looking to appoint a dedicated Teaching Assistant who has had recent experience in an academic environment and a Level 3 qualification.
The school is situated in an area of high social and economic deprivation. The school is looking for a person can build strong working relationships with the children being supported, whilst being kind and compassionate.
The role is full time and will be ongoing, running for the remainder of the academic year and into the next academic year. Teaching Personnel will offer competitive rates of pay for the role, starting at a minimum of £14.25 per hour and having access to our exclusive CPD Academy with training courses to support you as a TA.
To be considered for the position of a teaching assistant with Teaching Personnel, you will:
- Be Patient, Caring and Engaging
- Have qualifications up to Level 3 or equivalent
- Be Enthusiastic about education
- Have experience in an education or healthcare setting
- Hold or be prepared to undergo an Enhanced DBS check- Child only
If you fit the above criteria and are interested in applying for this role, please get in touch ASAP to avoid missing out!
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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Application advice
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⭐ Highlight your Level 3 qualification prominently as this is explicitly required by the school
📊 Quantify your classroom experience: "Supported 8 KS2 pupils in small intervention groups, improving reading levels by 2 sub-levels"
🎯 Emphasise your experience with 1:1 support and small group interventions as these are key responsibilities
🤝 Showcase your ability to work with children from areas of high deprivation, demonstrating compassion and understanding
🔒 Mention your Enhanced DBS status or willingness to obtain one as this is essential for the role
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- •Delivered targeted KS2 interventions to 12 pupils across 6 small groups, improving average reading ages by 8 months over one term
- •Provided 1:1 support for 4 children with additional needs, maintaining detailed progress records and liaising with class teachers weekly
- •Completed Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification alongside Enhanced DBS clearance, ensuring full compliance with safeguarding requirements
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Dear Hiring Manager,
I am writing to apply for the KS2 Teaching Assistant position at your Blackpool primary school through Teaching Personnel. With my Level 3 qualification and experience in educational settings, I am well-prepared to deliver the small group interventions and 1:1 support your pupils require.
My background in primary education has equipped me with the patience and compassion needed to work effectively with children from areas of high deprivation. I understand the importance of building strong relationships whilst supporting academic progress through targeted interventions.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›How would you adapt KS2 learning materials for pupils working below age-related expectations?
- ›Describe your experience delivering small group interventions in a primary setting
- ›How do you track and monitor pupil progress during 1:1 support sessions?
- ›What strategies would you use to support KS2 pupils with different learning needs?
- ›How would you collaborate with the class teacher to plan effective interventions?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time you worked with a child from a disadvantaged background
- ›Describe a situation where you had to be particularly patient with a struggling pupil
- ›How would you handle a child who becomes frustrated during a learning activity?
- ›Give an example of how you've built a positive relationship with a challenging pupil
- ›Describe a time when you had to adapt your approach to meet a child's individual needs
STAR answer examples
Model answers using the Situation-Task-Action-Result framework. Adapt to your own experience.
Tell me about a time you worked with a child from a disadvantaged background
Describe a situation where you had to be particularly patient with a struggling pupil