Year 6 Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational agency in Bootle seeks a dedicated Year 6 Teaching Assistant to support primary school students as they prepare for SATs. The role involves providing tailored support, assisting with emotional wellbeing, and fostering a positive learning environment. Candidates should have experience with KS2 pupils and strong communication skills. This is a temporary position, ideal for those passionate about education. Competitive pay and training opportunities are provided.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates via PAYE

Access to free training and CPD opportunities

Dedicated consultant support

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting Year 6 pupils is preferred.
• Proactive and caring approach towards students.
• Strong communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to Year 6 pupils.
• Assist with SATs preparation and encourage confidence.
• Collaborate with the teacher to enhance the learning environment.
• Support pupils’ emotional wellbeing.

Skills

Experience working with KS2 pupils

Strong communication skills

Ability to motivate and inspire learners

Education

Relevant qualifications or classroom experience

Job description

Start Date: February 2026
Location: Bootle
Employer: Teaching Personnel

Are you passionate about supporting children in their final year of primary school? Do you have the skills to help pupils thrive as they prepare for SATs and transition to secondary education? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

We’re looking for a dedicated Year 6 Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Bootle. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference during a crucial stage of learning.

What you’ll be doing:

• Providing tailored support to Year 6 pupils in class and small groups.
• Assisting with SATs preparation and boosting confidence in core subjects.
• Working closely with the class teacher to create an engaging learning environment.
• Supporting pupils’ emotional wellbeing and encouraging positive behaviour.

What we’re looking for:

• Experience working with KS2 pupils (Year 6 experience is a bonus!).
• A proactive, caring approach and strong communication skills.
• Ability to motivate and inspire learners.
• Relevant qualifications or classroom experience.

Why join Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive pay rates via PAYE.
• Access to free training and CPD opportunities.
• A dedicated consultant to support you every step of the way.

Apply today and start making an impact in February 2026!

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.