Teaching assistant - year 4

Year 4 Teaching Assistant – Large 3-Form Entry Primary | MAT Contract: Full-Time, Long-Term Pay: £92.56 – £100 per day (paid weekly) Location: Local Community Primary Are you an experienced or aspiring Teaching Assistant looking to join a dynamic, well-resourced primary school with clear avenues for career development? Engage Education is working in partnership with a large, 3-form entry primary school—proudly part of a prominent Multi-Academy Trust (MAT)—to appoint a dedicated Year 4 Teaching Assistant. About the Role As a Key Stage 2 specialist, you will work closely with Year 4 class teachers to support pupils during a pivotal academic year as they build independent learning skills and tackle higher-level curriculum targets. Key Responsibilities: * Providing targeted 1-to-1 and small-group support in literacy and numeracy (including times-table prep) * Delivering structured intervention programmes to keep pupils on track with year-group expectations * Assisting class teachers with lesson delivery, resource preparation, and classroom management * Supporting children with additional learning needs or SEND where required * Encouraging positive behaviour, emotional resilience, and active engagement in lessons * Collaborating with the wider Year 4 year-group team across all three classes The Ideal Candidate Whether you bring prior KS2 classroom experience or have a strong foundation supporting children's learning, we want to hear from you. Requirements & Attributes: * Experience: Previous experience working within a UK primary school setting (KS2 experience is ideal) * Skills: Strong literacy and numeracy skills to confidently support Year 4 curriculum goals * Mindset: Proactive, adaptable, and enthusiastic about child development * Communication: Able to build fast rapport with pupils, teachers, and parents * Desirable: Experience running targeted interventions or supporting children with SEND About the School & MAT Network Being part of a large 3-form entry school within a respected Multi-Academy Trust means you will join a high-performing, well-connected educational community. * Shared Expertise: Work alongside an energetic, collaborative team of three Year 4 teachers and fellow support staff * Exceptional Resources: Benefit from state-of-the-art facilities, modern tech, and tailored learning areas * Unrivalled Progression: Enjoy access to MAT-wide professional development, specialized training pathways, and internal career progression opportunities Why Work With Engage Education? * Competitive daily rates (£95–£105/day), paid weekly via PAYE * Access to free continuous professional development (CPD) and specialist courses * Support from a dedicated local education consultant * £50 Amazon voucher for every successful candidate referral * Access to employee wellbeing support, retail discounts, and travel offers How to Apply Ready to make an impact in Key Stage 2 and grow your career within a top MAT? We’d love to hear from you! All applicants will be subject to appropriate safeguarding checks, including an Enhanced DBS check. Full support provided throughout the compliance process