Teaching Assistant - Y5

Provide Education- South Yorkshire; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time role

Year 5 classroom experience

Recruitment support

Job summary

Provide Education is seeking a caring, enthusiastic and committed Year 5 Teaching Assistant to support a Year 5 class at a Doncaster primary school in the DN4 area. This full-time role starting on Monday 2nd November 2026 is ideal for someone who wants to help pupils develop confidence, independence and academic skills during the upper primary years.

The successful candidate will work alongside the class teacher to support learning, encourage pupil engagement and contribute to a positive,

Qualifications

• Experience working with primary-aged children, ideally within KS2.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Enthusiastic, patient and supportive.

Responsibilities

• Support Year 5 pupils with classroom learning and daily activities.
• Work alongside the class teacher to reinforce learning and encourage pupil progress.
• Provide individual and small-group support where required.
• Encourage positive behaviour, participation and independence.
• Help pupils remain focused and engaged in lessons.
• Support pupils’ social, emotional and educational development.
• Contribute to a safe, inclusive and welcoming classroom environment.
• Follow school policies and safeguarding procedures.

Job description

Year 5 Teaching Assistant – Doncaster

Location: Doncaster, South Yorkshire (DN4)

Job Type: Full-time

Start Date: Monday 2nd November 2026

Key Stage: Year 5 – Key Stage 2

Job Description

Provide Education is seeking a caring, enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant to support a Year 5 class at a primary school in the DN4 area of Doncaster.

This is a full-time opportunity starting on Monday 2nd November 2026, ideal for someone who is passionate about education and enjoys helping pupils develop their confidence, independence and academic skills during the upper primary years.

The successful candidate will work alongside the class teacher to support classroom learning, encourage pupil engagement and contribute to a positive and inclusive learning environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Year 5 pupils with classroom learning and daily activities.
• Work alongside the class teacher to reinforce learning and encourage pupil progress.
• Provide individual and small-group support where required.
• Encourage positive behaviour, participation and independence.
• Help pupils remain focused and engaged in lessons.
• Support pupils’ social, emotional and educational development.
• Contribute to a safe, inclusive and welcoming classroom environment.
• Follow school policies and safeguarding procedures.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have previous experience working with primary‑aged children, ideally within KS2.
• Be enthusiastic, patient and supportive.
• Have strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be confident working collaboratively with teachers and other school staff.
• Be proactive in supporting pupils with different learning needs.

  What We Offer

  • A full-time Teaching Assistant position in a Doncaster primary school.
  • The opportunity to gain further experience within a Year 5 classroom.
  • Support from the Provide Education recruitment team throughout the placement.

  We're proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and committed to creating accessible opportunities across education.

  As part of our registration process, you'll need an enhanced DBS check and we'll need to see and copy your original qualifications before any placement. Teaching roles require Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent