KS2 Teaching Assistant – Year 5
Location: Hertfordshire
Pay: £101.50–£105 per day
Contract: Full-time, long-term temporary
Start date: September 2026
Enjoy helping children build confidence, tackle new challenges and become more independent learners? Teach Now is recruiting a dedicated KS2 Teaching Assistant to support a Year 5 class at a welcoming primary school in Hertfordshire.
Working alongside the class teacher, you will support everyday learning and deliver targeted interventions in reading, writing and maths. Your encouragement will help pupils strengthen their skills, stay engaged and feel proud of their progress.
About the school
This diverse, inclusive community primary school combines high expectations with a nurturing approach. Staff work collaboratively to ensure children receive the support they need, with a strong focus on positive relationships, pupil wellbeing and removing barriers to learning.
Your responsibilities
• Support the Year 5 teacher with lessons, classroom activities and learning resources.
• Work with pupils individually and in small groups, delivering targeted literacy and maths support.
• Help children with SEND, English as an additional language and gaps in learning access classroom activities.
• Encourage concentration, positive behaviour and independent learning.
• Record observations and share feedback with the class teacher.
What were looking for
• Experience working with children, ideally within a primary or Key Stage 2 setting.
• Strong literacy and numeracy skills, with confidence supporting Year 5 learning.
• A patient, proactive approach and the ability to motivate pupils.
• Good communication, teamwork and consistent behaviour-support skills.
• A Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification, or relevant equivalent experience.
Experience supporting SEND or delivering reading and maths interventions would be beneficial.
What this role offers
• A long-term role where you can build relationships and see pupils progress.
• A supportive leadership team and close collaboration with the class teacher.
• Opportunities to develop your classroom and intervention skills.
• Weekly pay, free professional-development opportunities and support from a dedicated Teach Now consultant.
Why work via Teach Now?
Teach-Now are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff. We:
• Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance.
• Offer an excellent refer a friend scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days.
• Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee.
• Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders
Application Process: Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Teach-Now directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education. Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you.
Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.
We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance
