Key Stage 2 Teaching Assistant - Thornton Cleveleys, Lancashire
Vision for Education is seeking a caring, patient and dedicated Key Stage 2 Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Thornton Cleveleys, Lancashireas soon as possible in September 2026. This rewarding Key Stage 2 Teaching Assistant opportunity in Thornton Cleveleys, Lancashire is expected to continue for the remainder of the 2026/27 academic year initially, with the potential for a permanent position in 2027 for the right candidate.
This Key Stage 2 Teaching Assistant position in Thornton Cleveleys, Lancashire is ideal for someone who is passionate about helping children overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential. As a Key Stage 2 Teaching Assistant, you will work across a range of year groups throughout Key Stage 2, delivering targeted interventions and providing additional support for pupils with SEMH, SEND and other additional needs.
Working closely with class teachers, the SENDCo and the wider inclusion team, the successful Key Stage 2 Teaching Assistant will:
- Deliver targeted intervention sessions in literacy, numeracy and other curriculum areas across Key Stage 2.
- Support pupils with SEMH, SEND and additional learning needs to access the curriculum successfully.
- Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils to promote confidence, resilience and engagement.
- Use effective behaviour management strategies to support emotional regulation and positive learning behaviours.
- Adapt activities and resources to meet the individual needs of pupils.
- Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.
- Work collaboratively with teachers, support staff, parents and external professionals where appropriate.
This Key Stage 2 Teaching Assistant role in Thornton Cleveleys, Lancashire would suit someone with previous experience supporting children with SEMH, SEND or additional learning needs, although transferable experience from care, youth work or mentoring will also be considered.
This friendly and inclusive primary school in Thornton Cleveleys, Lancashire prides itself on creating a nurturing environment where every child is valued and supported to succeed. Staff work collaboratively to ensure pupils receive the individual support they need both academically and personally.
The school was judged Good in its most recent Ofsted inspection in July 2024. Inspectors praised the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision, recognising the school's commitment to providing a positive learning environment where pupils feel safe, supported and encouraged to achieve their best.
This Key Stage 2 Teaching Assistant opportunity offers the chance to become part of a supportive staff team that places children's wellbeing, inclusion and progress at the heart of everything it does.
To be considered for the Key Stage 2 Teaching Assistant role in Thornton Cleveleys, Lancashire, you will:
- Have experience working with children or young people with SEND, SEMH or ad
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