Year 6 TA — Engage & Prepare for Secondary

AMA Admin; North East; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Milk Education is recruiting a Year 6 Teaching Assistant to join a mainstream primary school in Durham for the new academic year. You will support a Year 6 class, working closely with the class teacher to keep pupils engaged, confident and ready for transition to secondary school.

The role involves 1:1 and small group work, supporting English, maths and broader curriculum topics, plus targeted interventions and SATs preparation. A calm, reliable approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Prior Year 6 or KS2 teaching support experience.
• Level 2 or Level 3 TA / Supporting Teaching & Learning qualification.
• Experience supporting English and maths.

Responsibilities

• Support the Year 6 class throughout the school day.
• Work with pupils 1:1 and in small groups.
• Support English and maths and wider curriculum learning.
• Assist with SATs preparation and targeted interventions.
• Support reading, writing and comprehension.
• Encourage independent learning and good classroom routines.
• Provide additional support where pupils need it.
• Help maintain a positive and focused classroom environment.
• Collaborate with the class teacher and wider school team.

Skills

KS2 experience

Classroom management

English & Maths support

1:1 & small group support

Education

Level 2 TA qualification

Level 3 Supporting Teaching & Learning

Job description

Milk Education is recruiting a Year 6 Teaching Assistant to join a mainstream primary school in Durham for the new academic year. You will support a Year 6 class, working closely with the class teacher to keep pupils engaged, confident and ready for transition to secondary school.

The role involves 1:1 and small group work, supporting English, maths and broader curriculum topics, plus targeted interventions and SATs preparation. A calm, reliable approach is essential.