Teaching Assistant - Year 6

Job description

Location : Wakefield - WF4
Contract Type: Temporary
Start Date: ASAP
Hours: Monday to Wednesday, Full Days

Are you ready to make a real difference in a lively Year 6 classroom?
We're on the lookout for a confident Teaching Assistant with a passion for helping children shine.
What will you be doing?

• Supporting engaging learning across the curriculum.
• Working alongside the class teacher to inspire, challenge and guide pupils.
• Delivering small group and 1:1 support in and outside the classroom.
• Encouraging positive behaviour and independence in daily school life.
• Bringing positive energy, creativity and care to the classroom every day. To be considered for this role you must have:
• Experience as a Teaching Assistant in a UK primary school – UK education based experience is essential for this role.
• Prior Year 6 experience OR strong experience within Key Stage 2 (KS2).
• A friendly, adaptable approach - and a genuine drive to support young learners. What makes you the perfect fit? You enjoy working as part of a team, have high expectations of yourself and others, and love finding ways to bring learning to life and engaging pupils in their education journey in the best way possible. You will have confidence, curiosity and commitment will help you thrive working at the school! Ready to apply? If you're ready to bring your expertise to this role we'd love to hear from you.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Wakefield

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

19-10-2026

Profession type

Teaching / Instructors / Guides

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English