Year 5 Teaching Assistant. Job in Cannock Education & Training Jobs

Aspire People; Cannock; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education agency seeks a motivated Teaching Assistant for a full-time role in Cannock, England. This position supports a Year 5 team, requiring strong behaviour management skills and a proactive approach. Responsibilities include providing in-class support, leading interventions, and preparing learning resources. Qualifications required are Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant certification and an Enhanced DBS check. The role starts immediately and is in a welcoming primary school.

Benefits

Support with Enhanced DBS

Qualifications

• Must have Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification.
• Enhanced DBS check required (support available).
• Right to work in the UK is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective in-class support for the Year 5 teacher.
• Lead targeted small-group interventions in core subjects.
• Use behaviour management strategies to support routines.
• Prepare engaging learning resources to enhance lessons.
• Help maintain a calm and focused learning environment.

Skills

Behaviour management

Supportive communication

Engagement strategies

Education

Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Location: Cannock
Start: ASAP
Contract: Full-time, Ongoing

Ready to support a motivated Year 5 team and make a lasting difference? This role is ideal for a confident, proactive Teaching Assistant who can bring structure, positivity and strong behaviour‑management skills to the classroom. If you enjoy building relationships, guiding pupils, and creating calm, purposeful learning spaces — this could be the perfect fit.

Why This Role?

• Full-time, ongoing opportunity
• Start immediately
• Join a welcoming, inclusive primary school with a committed staff team
• Play a key role in supporting achievement, confidence and independence in Year 5

Responsibilities

• Provide effective in‑class support for the Year 5 teacher
• Lead targeted small‑group interventions in core subjects
• Use clear, consistent behaviour‑management strategies to support positive routines
• Offer academic and pastoral support tailored to individual pupil needs
• Prepare engaging learning resources to enhance lessons
• Help maintain a calm, focused and supportive learning environment
• Encourage resilience, independence and positive choices

What we require

• Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification
• Enhanced DBS (support available if needed)
• Right to work in the UK

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.