Year 2 Teaching Assistant

Year 2 Teaching Assistant (Full-Time)

Location: Salford
Start Date: November 2026
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm

Join a Supportive Year 2 Team

Teaching Personnel is working in partnership with a large, welcoming, and inclusive primary school in Salford to recruit a dedicated Year 2 Teaching Assistant for a full-time position starting in November 2026.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a school that places pupil wellbeing, academic achievement, and personal development at the centre of everything it does. The successful candidate will become part of a supportive staff team committed to creating a positive learning environment where every child can succeed.

About the Role

As a Year 2 Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting teaching and learning across the classroom. Working closely with the class teacher, you will help pupils build confidence, develop key skills, and make strong progress during this important stage of their education.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting teaching and learning within a Year 2 classroom.
• Working with individual pupils and small groups to reinforce learning objectives.
• Delivering literacy, numeracy, and targeted intervention activities.
• Encouraging positive behaviour and active participation in lessons.
• Assisting in creating a safe, organised, and engaging learning environment.
• Supporting pupils with varying abilities, including those with additional learning needs.
• Working collaboratively with teachers and support staff to promote pupil progress and wellbeing.
• Helping to prepare classroom resources and support daily classroom routines.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a positive, enthusiastic, and caring individual who is passionate about supporting children's learning and development.

The successful candidate will:

• Demonstrate a patient, proactive, and supportive approach.
• Have strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be passionate about working with primary-aged children.
• Be able to adapt support to meet a range of learning needs.
• Have previous experience within a school or educational setting (desirable but not essential).
• Be confident supporting pupils within Key Stage 1.
• Work effectively as part of a team and build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Show a commitment to helping every child reach their full potential.

What Teaching Personnel Offers

• Competitive weekly pay based on experience and responsibilities.
• Access to ongoing professional development through our CPD Academy.
• Opportunities to work within supportive and well-established local schools.
• Easy-to-use online systems for managing timesheets and bookings.
• Continued support from a dedicated education consultant.
• Recognition through our Excellence in Education Awards.

Apply Today

If you are a motivated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant looking for a new opportunity within a Year 2 classroom, we would love to hear from you.

Submit your latest CV today to be considered for this exciting role starting in November 2026.

Safeguarding Statement

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS and reference checks in line with safer recruitment practices.

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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.
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