Year 5 Teaching Assistant

✨ Year 5 Teaching Assistant | Altrincham Primary School ✨

Location: Altrincham
Start Date: September 2026
⏰ Contract: Full-Time

Are you passionate about helping children achieve their full potential? Do you thrive in a supportive school environment where every day brings new opportunities to make a difference?

Teaching Personnel is working in partnership with a friendly and inclusive primary school in Altrincham that is seeking a committed and enthusiastic Year 5 Teaching Assistant to join their team from September. This is a fantastic opportunity to support pupils during a key stage of their learning while working alongside a dedicated and experienced team of educators.

The Role

As a Year 5 Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support teaching and learning within a vibrant Year 5 classroom
• Work with pupils on a one-to-one basis and in small intervention groups
• Help children build confidence, independence, and positive learning behaviours
• Support pupils with SEND, EAL, and additional learning needs
• Assist the class teacher in maintaining a positive and engaging learning environment
• Contribute to classroom preparation, organisation, and behaviour management strategies
• Encourage pupils to achieve their academic and personal goals

About You

We're looking for someone who:

✅ Has experience working with primary-aged children, ideally within a school setting

✅ Is passionate about education and supporting young learners

✅ Demonstrates patience, empathy, and a nurturing approach

✅ Has excellent communication and teamwork skills

✅ Is proactive, reliable, and enthusiastic about making a positive impact

✅ Holds a Teaching Assistant qualification or relevant experience (desirable but not essential)

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

Competitive weekly pay based on your experience

Access to high-quality professional development through our CPD Academy

️ Easy management of timesheets and pay through the myTP portal

Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant

Opportunities to develop your skills and progress your career in education

Recognition through our Excellence in Education Awards

️ A safeguarding-focused organisation committed to supporting staff and pupil wellbeing

Apply Today

If you're a motivated and caring Teaching Assistant looking to make a real difference in a Year 5 classroom, we'd love to hear from you.

Submit your CV today and a member of the Teaching Personnel team will be in touch to discuss this exciting opportunity.

️ Safeguarding Commitment

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS and reference checks in line with safer recruitment practices.

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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.
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