Year 6 Graduate Teaching Assistant

The Graduate Network; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

The Graduate Network is seeking a Year 6 Graduate Teaching Assistant in Wolverhampton for September 2026 to July 2027. You will support Year 6 pupils with KS2 SATs preparations through 1:1 and small-group sessions, focusing on reading, grammar, punctuation, spelling and Maths.

The role offers hands-on classroom experience in a Good-rated primary school, with structured SATs preparation and opportunities to develop intervention strategies and pupil confidence ahead of national tests in May.

Qualifications

• Degree – a 2:2 or above in any subject.
• Clear and confident verbal and written communication.
• Must hold or be willing to obtain an Enhanced DBS certificate.
• Genuine interest in supporting pupil progress and wellbeing.
• Desirable but not essential: experience tutoring, mentoring, volunteering or school-based support.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to Year 6 pupils.
• Reinforce classwork and help close attainment gaps.
• Help pupils build confidence ahead of KS2 SATs.
• Support revision and targeted intervention prior to KS2 tests in May.

Skills

Communication

Experience with children

Desire to work in education

Education

Degree 2:2 or above

Enhanced DBS certificate

Job description

Year 6 Graduate Teaching Assistant

Are you looking to build primary school experience before teacher training or educational psychology? Could you help Year 6 pupils prepare confidently for SATs through focused academic support and clear encouragement?

• Year 6 Graduate Teaching Assistant
• September 2026 – July 2027
• £90 - £110 per day
• ‘Good’ primary school, Wolverhampton
• Prepare Year 6 pupils for SATs examinations

The Role:

Support Year 6 pupils as they prepare for KS2 SATs in reading, grammar, punctuation, spelling, and Maths. You will deliver 1:1 and small-group support, reinforce classwork, help pupils build confidence, and support revision through targeted intervention. KS2 tests in 2026 are scheduled for 11 to 14 May, so schools typically place strong emphasis on structured preparation and closing gaps in attainment.

The Candidate:

You are organised, positive, and able to explain ideas clearly in a way that pupils understand. You want to build relevant classroom experience, work closely with Year 6 pupils, and play a direct role in helping them feel ready for the demands of their final primary assessments.

Requirements

• Degree – A 2:2 or above in any subject.
• Communication – Clear and confident verbal and written communication.
• Enhanced DBS – Must hold or be willing to obtain an Enhanced DBS certificate.
• Desire to work in education/with children – Genuine interest in supporting pupil progress and wellbeing.
• Experience working with children – Any relevant experience such as tutoring, mentoring, volunteering or school-based support is desirable but not essential.

The School:

This ‘Good’ primary school in Wolverhampton has clear routines, supportive leadership, and a strong focus on pupil progress. The Year 6 team works collaboratively and gives graduates practical guidance, shared resources, and meaningful responsibility. It is a strong setting for anyone who wants hands‑on experience of upper KS2 teaching, intervention, and SATs preparation in a well‑run school. National guidance confirms that KS2 tests are statutory at the end of Year 6 and help schools identify where pupils may need additional support.