Teaching Assistant | Year 5/6

Step Teachers; Essendon; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 16,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing support

Competitive PAYE daily rates

Job summary

Moore Teachers is recruiting a Teaching Assistant to support Year 5/6 pupils in a Hertfordshire village primary school. The role starts in September and involves working with the class teacher to deliver engaging learning, including whole-class, group and one-to-one activities.

The successful candidate will have KS2 TA experience, strong communication, and a calm, proactive approach to help pupils develop confidence and resilience.

Qualifications

• Experience working as a Teaching Assistant in Key Stage 2.
• Confident supporting upper primary pupils across the curriculum.
• Calm, organised and proactive approach.
• Commitment to helping pupils achieve their best.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Support a Year 5/6 class in lesson delivery and learning activities.
• Work alongside the class teacher to provide engaging teaching
• Support pupils through whole-class, group and one-to-one activities.
• Help pupils develop confidence, independence and resilience.

Skills

KS2 experience

Strong communication

Collaborative working

Calm under pressure

Job description

Are you a skilled Teaching Assistant looking to support older primary pupils as they prepare for the next stage of their education? We're recruiting for a fantastic Year 5/6 Teaching Assistant opportunity in a friendly Hertfordshire village primary school.

The Role

• Teaching Assistant supporting a Year 5/6 class
• Long-term role with September start
• Working alongside the class teacher to deliver engaging learning
• Supporting pupils through whole-class, group and one-to-one activities
• Helping pupils develop confidence, independence and resilience

The School

• Small, inclusive village primary school with a caring community feel
• Strong Christian values centred around kindness, respect and aspiration
• Judged Good by Ofsted, with praise for pupils' behaviour, ambitious curriculum and nurturing ethos
• Fantastic outdoor environment with extensive grounds and woodland learning opportunities
• Conveniently located for applicants travelling from Welwyn Garden City, Hertford, Hatfield and surrounding areas

Can You Offer?

• Previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant in Key Stage 2
• Confidence supporting upper primary pupils across the curriculum
• A calm, organised and proactive approach
• Commitment to helping pupils achieve their best
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively

We Can Offer You

• Our support and experience as the primary specialist working in partnership with Herts Education
• Very competitive daily rates of pay under PAYE plus additional employee benefits
• Health and wellbeing support
• Friendly, knowledgeable consultants who will support you throughout your placement

All applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS and other safeguarding checks.

All roles advertised by Moore Teachers are genuine live vacancies.