Teaching Assistant/YR6 ReadWrite INC

Premier Education Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier Education Ltd is seeking an experienced KS2 Teaching Assistant to support a Year 6 class at a primary school in Hyde. The role involves delivering Read Write Inc. interventions and assisting pupils with reading, writing and phonics development.

You will support literacy and numeracy, help prepare pupils for secondary school, and maintain a safe, inclusive learning environment. The successful candidate will have recent KS2 TA experience, practical Read Write Inc.

Qualifications

• Recent experience as a KS2 Teaching Assistant.
• Experience delivering Read Write Inc. interventions is essential.
• Good understanding of the KS2 National Curriculum.
• Strong communication and classroom-management skills.
• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain) is required.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning within a Year 6 classroom.
• Deliver Read Write Inc. sessions to individuals and groups.
• Provide targeted literacy and numeracy support.
• Help pupils prepare for the transition to secondary school.
• Support positive behaviour in line with school policies.
• Assist the teacher with classroom activities and resources.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive learning environment.
• Monitor pupils' progress and provide feedback to the class teacher.

Skills

Read Write Inc.

KS2 Teaching Assistant

Classroom management

Communication

Job description

KS2 Teaching Assistant - Year 6

Location: Hyde, SK14
Start date: 1 September 2026
Contract: Full-time, five days per week
Duration: Until the October half-term

About the role

We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic KS2 Teaching Assistant to support a Year 6 class at a primary school in Hyde.

The successful applicant must have previous experience delivering Read Write Inc. interventions and be confident supporting pupils with their reading, writing and phonics development.

Key responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning within a Year 6 classroom


• Deliver Read Write Inc. sessions to individuals and small groups


• Provide targeted literacy and numeracy support


• Help pupils prepare for the transition to secondary school


• Support positive behaviour in line with school policies


• Assist the teacher with classroom activities and resources


• Help maintain a safe, positive and inclusive learning environment


• Monitor pupils' progress and provide feedback to the class teacher

Requirements

• Recent experience working as a Teaching Assistant within KS2


• Practical experience delivering Read Write Inc. - essential


• Confidence supporting Year 6 pupils


• A good understanding of the KS2 National Curriculum
  
• Strong communication and classroom-management skills


• A caring, reliable and proactive approach


• An enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one

The successful candidate will be responsible for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance. An enhanced DBS check will be required as part of our commitment to providing a safe and supportive environment for every child.