Year 6 Teaching Assistant

Are you passionate about supporting children at a crucial stage of their primary education? We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Year 6 Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and supportive primary school. This is a fantastic opportunity to help pupils prepare for their transition to secondary school while making a real difference to their academic and personal development.

As a Year 6 Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with the class teacher to support pupils in achieving their full potential during this important academic year. You will provide classroom support, deliver targeted interventions, and help create a positive learning environment where all children can thrive.

Year 6 Teaching Assistant

Location: Burnley
Salary: £14.25 - £15.50 per hour

Contract Type: Full-Time, Term Time Only
Start Date: January 2027

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Year 6 class teacher in delivering engaging and effective lessons.
• Provide one-to-one and small group support in English, Maths and other curriculum areas.
• Assist pupils in preparing for SATs and end-of-year assessments.
• Support children with varying learning needs to access the curriculum.
• Encourage pupil confidence, independence and resilience.
• Help manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies.
• Prepare learning resources and assist with classroom organisation.
• Monitor and record pupil progress, providing feedback to teaching staff.
• Promote safeguarding, welfare and wellbeing at all times.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who:

• Has previous experience working within a primary school setting.
• Has a good understanding of the Key Stage 2 curriculum, particularly Year 6 expectations.
• Is confident supporting pupils in English and Mathematics.
• Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Is patient, positive and able to build strong relationships with pupils and staff.
• Has a proactive and flexible approach to supporting learning.
• Holds a Teaching Assistant qualification or relevant experience (desirable but not essential).

What We Offer

• A welcoming and supportive school community.
• Friendly and experienced staff team.
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development.
• A rewarding role where you can make a lasting impact on pupils' education.
• Competitive rates of pay.

How to Apply

If you are an enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV and a member of our team will be in touch to discuss the role further.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references will be required for the successful applicant.

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.
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