KS2 Graduate Teaching Assistant

Description:

KS2 Graduate Teaching Assistant
 
Want to cut your teeth in a Year 6 classroom before teacher training? Help pupils sharpen the fundamentals and build exam craft ahead of SATs.
 
*** KS2 Graduate Teaching Assistant
*** Immediate start until July 2027
*** £81 – 101 per day
*** ‘Outstanding’ primary school, Ward of Hall Green
*** Year 6 targeted intervention and SAT preparation
 
What you’ll do:
Work with the Year 6 team to deliver tightly focused boosters in reading, writing and maths. You’ll pre-teach key content, run short retrieval and fluency drills, and coach pupils on timing, question breakdown and marking criteria. You’ll prepare lean resources, track quick wins, and agree next steps with the class teacher after each cycle.
 
Who you are:
A clear communicator who stays organised and calm when deadlines loom. You can explain tricky ideas in simple steps, keep sessions brisk and purposeful, and build steady confidence in reluctant learners.
 
Requirements

Degree – 2:2 or above in any subject.
Communication – Strong verbal and written skills.
Enhanced DBS – Held already or willingness to obtain.
Desire to work in education/with children – Real commitment to KS2 progress and fair access.
Experience working with children – Any relevant experience (tutoring, mentoring, volunteering) is desirable but not essential. 
The School:
An ‘Outstanding’ primary with excellent routines, robust assessment, and a collaborative Year 6 team. Expect clear planning, shared materials and incisive feedback so you can make impact quickly and build a strong case for ITT.
 
How to Apply
Send your CV and include your availability, DBS status, and two referees if possible. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a brief call and an in-school interview/observation. Apply early, as the school may appoint before the closing date.
 
Due to the volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted