Year 6 Teaching Assistant

Year 6 Teaching Assistant - Full-Time - Summer Term - Bedfont Area

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant with a passion for helping children reach their full potential? Do you have strong literacy and numeracy skills and experience supporting upper Key Stage 2 learners? A welcoming primary school in the Bedfont area of Hounslow is seeking a confident and capable Year 6 Teaching Assistant to join them for the full summer term, starting as soon as possible.

This is a full-time position, working closely with the class teacher to provide both in-class support and run targeted literacy and numeracy interventions for pupils preparing for the end of Key Stage 2.

About the Role:

• Position: Year 6 General Teaching Assistant

• Location: Bedfont, Hounslow

• Start Date: Summer Term - ASAP start

• Contract: Full-time, Monday to Friday (term time only)

• Focus: In-class support & small group interventions (literacy & numeracy)

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting Year 6 pupils during whole-class teaching, particularly in English and Maths

• Leading targeted intervention groups to reinforce key concepts and build pupil confidence

• Helping pupils develop their SATs readiness through focused academic support

• Assisting with classroom organisation, behaviour management, and learning resources

• Liaising regularly with the class teacher and SEND team to adapt support as needed

• Creating a nurturing, positive and motivating learning environment

Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Prior experience working in KS2 (ideally Year 6)

• Excellent written and spoken English and solid numeracy skills

• The ability to deliver and adapt intervention sessions independently

• A calm, proactive and flexible approach

• Level 2 or 3 TA qualification (desirable but not essential)

Why Work with Tradewind?

• We offer competitive weekly PAYE pay - no umbrella companies

• Access to free accredited CPD via The National College

• A dedicated consultant who understands your needs and supports your development

• Opportunities to transition into long-term or permanent roles

• Work with one of the UK's most trusted education agencies, partnered with excellent schools

This is a brilliant opportunity to gain valuable Year 6 experience in a supportive and inclusive school community, and to make a real difference in pupils' academic journey.

Apply today to join a thriving school and start making an impact straight away!