Year 2 Teaching Assistant

  • Job Reference: 2591706444-2
  • Date Posted: 28 January 2026
  • Recruiter: Prospero Teaching
  • Location: Rochdale, Lancashire
  • Salary: £103 to £110 Per Day
  • Sector: Support / IAG, Teaching Assistant
  • Job Type: Contract

Job Description

Teaching Assistant - Year 2 (Behaviour Support)

Location: Rochdale (OL11)
Pay: per day
Start: ASAP / Ongoing

This role is ideal for a Teaching Assistant who understands the needs of KS1 pupils, can provide clear boundaries, and supports children in developing positive behaviour and social skills within the classroom environment.



The Role:

  • Supporting pupils in a Year 2 classroom, both academically and behaviourally

  • Providing 1:1 and small group support to help children access learning

  • Supporting pupils with emotional regulation and behaviour management

  • Working closely with the class teacher to maintain routines and structure

  • Encouraging positive behaviour, independence and confidence

  • Being a calm, consistent and positive role model throughout the school day



The Ideal Candidate Will:

  • Have experience working as a KS1 / Year 2 Teaching Assistant

  • Be confident managing low-level and emerging behavioural needs

  • Be patient, firm and nurturing with a clear understanding of boundaries

  • Have a good understanding of child development in KS1

  • Be able to build strong relationships with young children



What's on Offer:

  • Supportive staff team and leadership

  • A welcoming mainstream primary school environment

  • Opportunity to make a positive impact during a key stage of learning

  • Competitive daily rate of , based on experience

If you are a strong Year 2 Teaching Assistant who can balance nurture with structure and enjoys supporting young learners to succeed, we would love to hear from you.

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