Year 5 Teaching Assistant – Mornings Only

We are working with a warm and welcoming primary school who are seeking an experienced Year 5 Teaching Assistant to join their team as soon as possible. The school is looking to initially trial the right person, with the opportunity for the role to become an ongoing position working every morning until 1:15pm.

This is a lovely Year 5 class with excellent behaviour and a positive learning environment. The successful Teaching Assistant will provide general classroom support alongside targeted support for pupils with SEND and EAL needs, including one child with an EHCP. With upcoming CSI and Ofsted inspections, the school is looking for a confident and capable TA who can quickly settle into the classroom and provide a consistently high standard of support.

Duties and responsibilities

• Support the class teacher with the day-to-day running of the Year 5 classroom
• Provide targeted support for pupils with SEND and EAL needs
• Support a pupil with an EHCP alongside general classroom responsibilities
• Work with individuals and small groups to develop learning, confidence and engagement
• Support pupils with reading, writing, communication and language development
• Help pupils to access learning and complete activities set by the class teacher
• Maintain a positive, calm and encouraging learning environment
• Work closely with the class teacher and wider school team to ensure pupils receive the appropriate support

Experience and qualifications

• Previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant within a primary school
• Strong communication and literacy skills, with confidence supporting pupils with English, including those with EAL and SEND
• A good understanding of the primary curriculum, ideally with experience supporting KS2
• Experience supporting pupils with additional needs
• Confidence working with individuals and small groups
• A proactive approach with the ability to use initiative within the classroom
• A calm, professional and reliable manner
• Strong relationship-building skills with both pupils and staff
• The ability to quickly adapt and become a valuable member of the school team

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Teaching Assistant looking for morning work, with the potential to secure a regular ongoing position in a genuinely lovely Year 5 class.