Year 5 Teaching Assistant

Year 5 Teaching Assistant (KS2) - Wigan
Location: Wigan
Salary: £92 - £100 per day
Contract: Full-Time, Long-Term
Start Date: January 2027

Teaching Personnel are currently supporting a thriving primary school in Wigan in their search for a motivated Year 5 Teaching Assistant to join their Upper KS2 team in January 2027.

This is a rewarding opportunity for somebody who enjoys working with older primary children and helping them to develop independence, resilience and a love of learning. You will work alongside the class teacher to support pupils across the curriculum, including reading, writing and maths interventions.

The school has a positive, inclusive culture with strong support from the Senior Leadership Team and regular opportunities for training and development.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting small groups and individuals across the KS2 curriculum
• Delivering targeted reading, writing and maths interventions
• Helping pupils to access learning and stay focused
• Encouraging positive behaviour and good relationships
• Supporting pupils with a range of needs, including SEND
• Preparing and organising classroom resources
• Working closely with the class teacher and wider staff team

The ideal candidate will:

• Have experience working with children in a school or similar setting
• Have a good understanding of the KS2 curriculum (desirable)
• Be patient, positive and approachable
• Have strong communication and teamwork skills
• Be motivated to help every child make progress

If you’re keen to help older pupils develop independence and belief in themselves, we would love to hear from you.

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.
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