Year 5–6 Teaching Assistant: Lead Lessons & Wellbeing

Leamington Primary and Nursery Academy; Sutton-in-Ashfield; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Employee support services

Collaborative team environment

Multi-academy trust progression

Job summary

Flying High Partnership is seeking a confident teaching assistant to join the Year 5 & 6 team at Leamington Primary and Nursery Academy. You will support learning during teacher absence or PPA, delivering prepared activities and maintaining a positive, inclusive classroom.

The role requires at least Level 3 qualification in education and classroom experience, with strong communication and collaborative skills. You will contribute to a supportive school community across our multi-academy trust.

Qualifications

• Experience in a classroom setting, with responsibility for whole-class supervision.
• Confidence in managing behaviour and delivering lessons from prepared plans.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with teaching teams.
• A positive, inclusive mindset and commitment to safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Delivering whole-class lessons during PPA or teacher absence, ensuring pupils remain engaged and on task.
• Managing classroom behaviour effectively and promoting a safe, inclusive learning environment.
• Supporting pupils’ learning and wellbeing, including working with small groups or individuals when required.
• Building positive relationships with pupils and staff to maintain high standards of learning.
• Upholding safeguarding procedures and modelling the school’s values at all times.

Skills

Classroom experience

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Level 3 qualification in education

Job description

Flying High Partnership is seeking a confident teaching assistant to join the Year 5 & 6 team at Leamington Primary and Nursery Academy. You will support learning during teacher absence or PPA, delivering prepared activities and maintaining a positive, inclusive classroom.

The role requires at least Level 3 qualification in education and classroom experience, with strong communication and collaborative skills. You will contribute to a supportive school community across our multi-academy trust.