Special needs teaching assistant

  • Job Reference: 2548785638-2
  • Date Posted: 5 January 2026
  • Recruiter: Prospero Teaching
  • Location: Withington, Gloucestershire
  • Salary: £103 to £110 Per Day
  • Sector: Support / IAG, Teaching Assistant
  • Job Type: Temporary

Job Description

The school is well-resourced, supportive, and known for valuing its Teaching Assistants, making this a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to make a real impact in a friendly UPKS2 environment.

Teaching Assistant - Key Responsibilities:

  • Support teaching and learning across Upper Key Stage 2 as a committed Teaching Assistant
    Provide 1:1 support for pupils who need additional help with learning, behaviour, or emotional regulation
    Work closely with the class teacher to deliver engaging and accessible lessons
    Set up resources and assist with daily classroom routines as a proactive Teaching Assistant
    Deliver small group interventions in areas such as reading, maths, and SATs preparation
    Promote positive behaviour and maintain a calm, consistent learning environment
    Adapt strategies to meet the needs of different learners across UPKS2
    Communicate effectively with staff and parents where needed as a reliable Teaching Assistant
    Support pupils' social, emotional, and academic development
    Uphold the school's values and expectations in all aspects of your work as a Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant - Requirements:

  • Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant in a primary school (UPKS2 preferred)
    Strong behaviour management and the confidence to work with older primary pupils
    Ability to deliver both general classroom support and targeted 1:1 intervention
    Commitment to full-time, long-term work, Monday to Friday
    A positive, nurturing, and proactive approach to supporting learners
    An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one
    A genuine passion for supporting children as a dedicated Teaching Assistant

Why apply for this Teaching Assistant role?

  • Full-time, long-term opportunity starting ASAP
    Work in a large, supportive school with an excellent UPKS2 team
    Join a setting that values and develops its Teaching Assistants
    A varied, rewarding role supporting general classroom learning and 1:1 needs
    Make a meaningful difference every day in a crucial stage of primary education
    Be part of a school where Teaching Assistants are treated as key members of staff

If you are a confident and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant ready to take on a rewarding UPKS2 role, please get in touch straightaway to arrange a trial or interview.