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Teaching Assistant | KS2

Job details
Posting date: 16 March 2026
Salary: £14.26 per hour
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 15 April 2026
Location: Penrith, Cumbria
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Humly North West
Job type: Temporary
Job reference: #07f5ee

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Summary

Teaching Assistant – Penrith

Humly is recruiting a Teaching Assistant to join a primary school on a temporary basis.

This is a full-time role starting 13 April 2026 and continuing until 22 May 2026. The role would suit a supportive and reliable classroom practitioner who enjoys working with Key Stage 2 pupils and contributing to a positive learning environment. You will mainly be supporting pupils within mainstream classrooms and assisting the class teacher with day-to-day learning activities.

What You’ll Be Doing

Supporting pupils across Key Stage 2 within mainstream classroom settings

Assisting the class teacher with delivering learning activities and lesson preparation

Providing small-group and individual support to help pupils stay engaged with their learning

Encouraging positive behaviour and promoting a supportive classroom environment

Helping pupils build confidence and independence in their schoolwork

What You’ll Bring

Experience working with primary-aged pupils, particularly within Key Stage 2

A positive, patient, and supportive approach to working with children

The ability to work collaboratively with teachers and other school staff

Good communication and interpersonal skills

A flexible and proactive attitude within the classroom environment

Pay

£14.26 per hour

Additional Benefits

Weekly pay and access to roles via the Humly app

FREE Safeguarding, Prevent & Child Protection training

Ongoing support from our experienced North West team

The most downloaded supply app in the UK

£100 Refer-a-Friend bonus once your referral completes their first assignment

Important Information

Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:45am – 3:30pm

Start date: 13 April 2026

Primary school-based position

Enhanced DBS required
(If required, Humly can support with an Enhanced DBS at a cost to the educator)

Safeguarding & Rehabilitation of Offenders Act

Humly is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All roles working with children are subject to appropriate safeguarding checks.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants will be required to declare relevant convictions in line with the Act.

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