Year 2 Teaching Assistant â?? Long-Term Role | Start ASAP Are you a passionate, nurturing and proactive Teaching Assistant looking to make a real impact in a warm, well-supported Year 2 classroom? We are looking for an exceptional TA to join a friendly, forward-thinking primary setting with a fantastic reputation for staff development and pupil success.
Why this school:- Supportive Leadership: Staff wellbeing is genuinely prioritised, with approachable leaders who value ideas, initiative and teamwork.
- Positive, inclusive ethos: Children are enthusiastic, polite and eager to learn. Behaviour is well managed, and strong routines are already in place in Year 2.
- Collaborative environment: Youâ??ll join a team that works closely together, shares resources and celebrates the small wins as much as the big ones.
- Excellent CPD opportunities: TAs here are encouraged to grow, take on new responsibilities and develop their classroom practice.
- Welcoming community: Families are engaged, staff are warm and colleagues support each other every day.
About the role:- Supporting a Year 2 class with daily learning activities
- Working closely with the class teacher to deliver high-quality teaching and learning
- Providing targeted support to pupils who need an extra boost
- Helping to create a positive, nurturing and stimulating classroom environment
- Assisting with phonics, numeracy, literacy and small-group interventions
What weâ??re looking for:- Experience working with primary-aged children, ideally KS1
- A patient, caring and enthusiastic attitude
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team
- Someone reliable, committed and passionate about helping children thrive
Why Horizon Teachers?- A team of specialist education consultants with many years of experience including many ex-teachers.
- You will be paid the permanent equivalent for the job after 12 weeks, and in some cases from day one.
- We are one of the highest rated agencies with 4.8* Google review rating from teachers, support staff and schools we have helped previously.
- Excellent referral schemes - you can receive a voucher up to the value of £100 if a teacher or teaching assistant referred by you works with us for 10 days.
- We provide interview preparation and guidance throughout your job search.
Horizon Teachers is a specialist Education Recruitment Consultancy that helps Teachers and Support Staff find long term, permanent and interim employment in Primary, Secondary and Special Schools throughout London, the South East, the Midlands and the North of England. As part of the registration process you will be required to have a DBS Check carried out and all original relevant qualifications will need to be sighted and copied before any work placement. For all teaching roles you will need to hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
Horizon Teachers, part of Operam Education Group.
