Year 6 Teaching Assistant - Support & Inspire Learning

Step Teachers Ltd; West Boldon; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Step Teachers Ltd is recruiting a Year 6 Teaching Assistant for a full-time, long-term position starting March 2027 in a thriving primary school with nursery provision in the UK. The role focuses on individual and small-group support, assisting with literacy, numeracy, and KS2 learning, and preparing pupils for end-of-Key Stage 2 assessments.

The ideal candidate will have experience with primary-aged children, strong communication skills, and a caring, adaptable approach to promote positive

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with primary-aged children is desirable.
• Experience within a school or educational setting is advantageous.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patient, caring, and adaptable approach.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Understanding of Key Stage 2 learning and development.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils within a Year 6 classroom on an individual and small-group basis
• Assist the class teacher with lesson delivery and classroom activities
• Support pupils with literacy, numeracy, and wider curriculum learning
• Help prepare pupils for end-of-Key Stage 2 assessments
• Encourage positive behaviour and engagement in learning
• Support pupils' academic, social, and emotional development
• Assist with classroom preparation and organisation
• Contribute to creating a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Patience

Adaptability

KS2 knowledge

Safeguarding

Job description

Step Teachers Ltd is recruiting a Year 6 Teaching Assistant for a full-time, long-term position starting March 2027 in a thriving primary school with nursery provision in the UK. The role focuses on individual and small-group support, assisting with literacy, numeracy, and KS2 learning, and preparing pupils for end-of-Key Stage 2 assessments.

The ideal candidate will have experience with primary-aged children, strong communication skills, and a caring, adaptable approach to promote positive