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Year 6 Teaching Assistant
Year 6 Teaching Assistant – Accelerate Your Educational Career in Wandsworth
Join a forward-thinking primary school in Wandsworth as a Year 6 Teaching Assistant and play an influential role in the success and wellbeing of students during their pivotal transition to secondary education. This high-impact opportunity is designed for graduates and aspiring educational professionals eager to contribute meaningfully, enhance their skills, and be part of an ambitious, nurturing team environment.
In this Year 6 Teaching Assistant post, you’ll gain exclusive access to outstanding mentoring and state-of-the-art classrooms, all in a setting recently lauded as Good with Outstanding features by Ofsted. Expert-led CPD, immersive classroom responsibilities, and involvement with innovative learning strategies make this role ideal for those who thrive on challenge and development. You’ll be empowered to make real change, support brilliant teaching, and build lasting foundations for every learner’s next step.
Key Highlights:
- Year 6 Teaching Assistant – critical transition year support
- Circa £23,000 - £30,000 Pro-rata – highly competitive for the sector
- Located in vibrant, well-connected Wandsworth
- Ofsted rated ‘Good’ with ‘Outstanding’ characteristics
- Exceptional in-house CPD & fast-track progression routes for graduates
- Ideal for driven, high-achieving graduates aiming for teaching, psychology or SEN pathways
- Spacious, resource-rich classrooms and a dynamic, supportive staff community
What You'll Be Doing:
- Delivering targeted academic interventions for Year 6 pupils
- Supporting classroom learning across English, maths and foundation subjects
- Championing pupil wellbeing during SATs and secondary transition
- Collaborating with teachers to tailor resources for all abilities
- Tracking pupil progress and reporting key success data
- Building rapport and confidence with students of all backgrounds
- Taking initiative in extra-curricular and enrichment activities
Ideal Year 6 Teaching Assistant for this Wandsworth School:
- High-achieving graduate with a passion for education
- Ambitious future teacher, psychologist, or SEN specialist
- Versatile communicator, confident in building strong student relationships
- Exceptionally organised, proactive, and calm under pressure
- Compassionate and committed to championing every child's success
- Reflective learner eager to grasp classroom practice and pedagogy
Why Join This Wandsworth School?:
- Vibrant, inclusive school culture where every staff member is valued
- Direct mentorship from specialist Year 6 leaders
- Rapid development opportunities – many TAs progress to teacher training
- Excellent record of nurturing ambitious graduates into education careers
- Supportive, collaborative environment with forward-thinking SLT
- Exciting links to local and national teacher training partners
- Highly respected within the Wandsworth educational community
Ready to launch your educational career in a school that’s as ambitious as you are? Step into the Year 6 Teaching Assistant role in Wandsworth to propel your professional future, shape young lives, and be inspired every single day. Apply now to seize your place in this sought-after team – interviews are being booked on a rolling basis.
How to Apply
Ready to make a real difference in a thriving Wandsworth SEN school? Act quickly—Year 6 Teaching Assistant roles are being filled fast and interviews are already underway. If you have the passion and skills to support children’s learning journeys, submit your application today for immediate consideration!
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a thriving South London school from ASAP.
Interviews are taking place right now – apply today!