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Key Stage 2 Teaching Assistant
Smile Education is delighted to be working in partnership with a welcoming and ambitious primary school to recruit a dedicated and enthusiastic Year 5/6 Teaching Assistant.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Teaching Assistant who is passionate about supporting pupils as they prepare for the transition to secondary education. Working with upper Key Stage 2 pupils, you will play a vital role in helping children develop academically, socially, and emotionally while building the confidence and independence needed for future success.
You will work closely with the class teacher to deliver high-quality support, encourage positive learning behaviours, and help all pupils reach their full potential in a supportive and engaging classroom environment.
The Role
As a Year 5/6 Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Provide classroom support to pupils across Year 5 and Year 6.
• Assist with the delivery of engaging and challenging lessons across the curriculum.
• Support individual pupils and small groups to accelerate progress in reading, writing, and mathematics.
• Deliver targeted interventions to help pupils achieve age-related expectations.
• Assist in preparing learning resources and classroom activities.
• Encourage pupil engagement, participation, and independence.
• Support pupils preparing for SATs assessments and secondary school transition.
• Promote positive behaviour and uphold school expectations.
• Support pupils with SEND and additional learning needs, adapting activities where required.
• Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to teachers.
• Foster positive relationships with pupils, staff, parents, and carers.
• Contribute to creating a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment.
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding, health and safety, and professional conduct.

About You
We're looking for someone who:
✔ Has previous experience working within a primary school setting, ideally in Key Stage 2.
✔ Has strong literacy and numeracy skills and is confident supporting upper primary-aged pupils.
✔ Can effectively support learning in English, Mathematics, and the wider curriculum.
✔ Has experience delivering interventions and supporting pupil progress.
✔ Understands how to motivate and engage pupils with varying abilities.
✔ Has experience supporting children with SEND and additional learning needs.
✔ Demonstrates patience, resilience, and excellent communication skills.
✔ Builds positive, professional relationships with pupils and colleagues.
✔ Has high expectations and a commitment to helping every child succeed.
✔ Is proactive, reliable, adaptable, and able to work as part of a team.
✔ Understands the importance of safeguarding and child protection responsibilities.
What We Offer

• A welcoming and supportive school environment.
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to pupils during an important stage of their education.
• A collaborative and experienced staff team.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• Competitive rates of pay.
• Access to long-term and permanent opportunities.
• Dedicated support from your Smile Education consultant throughout your placement.

Compliance Requirements
Successful applicants will be required to:

• Provide two professional references covering the last two years.
• Hold an Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service or be willing to apply for one through Smile Education.
• Complete all safeguarding and compliance checks in line with safer recruitment guidelines.
• Have the legal right to work in the UK.

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We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.