Primary Teaching Assistant
Job description
Teaching Assistant - Year 6 Class
Location: Dolphinholme, Lancaster
Contract: Full-Time
Start Date: After October Half Term
Salary: Competitive rates of pay through Teaching Personnel
Join a Supportive Year 6 Team
Teaching Personnel are working in partnership with a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Dolphinholme who are looking to appoint a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support pupils within a Year 6 class.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about helping children succeed during a vital stage of their primary education. The successful candidate will work closely with the class teacher to support learning, boost pupil confidence, and help pupils prepare for their transition into secondary school.
The school prides itself on its supportive staff team, positive learning environment, and commitment to ensuring every child reaches their full potential.
The Role
- Supporting teaching and learning within a Year 6 classroom
- Working with small groups and individual pupils to reinforce learning
- Helping pupils prepare for SATs and end-of-primary-school expectations
- Encouraging pupil engagement, confidence, and independence
- Supporting the class teacher with classroom organisation and learning activities
- Promoting positive behaviour and maintaining a nurturing learning environment
The Ideal Candidate
- Has experience working with children in a school, childcare, tutoring, coaching, or youth work setting
- Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Is confident supporting Key Stage 2 pupils
- Has a positive, proactive, and patient approach
- Can build strong relationships with pupils and staff
- Is committed to helping children achieve their best
What Teaching Personnel Can Offer
- Competitive weekly pay
- Flexible payment options
- Ongoing support from a dedicated Primary Consultant
- Access to free and discounted CPD courses
- Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions
- A simple and supportive registration process
Apply Today
If you're looking for a rewarding opportunity to support a Year 6 class in a friendly and welcoming primary school, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now through Teaching Personnel and help make a real difference during this important stage of a child's education.
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.
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