Year 6 Teaching Assistant – Lead Learning in Dynamic Ricmond School

Step into an exhilarating opportunity as a Year 6 Teaching Assistant at one of Ricmond’s most forward-thinking primary schools. Here, you’ll make a lasting difference during pupils’ pivotal Key Stage 2 journey, supporting exceptional young minds as they prepare for the leap to secondary school. If you are a high-achieving graduate with a flair for inspiring others, an aspiring teacher, psychologist, or SEN specialist driven by the prospect of daily impact, this role is tailored for you.

Joining us as a Year 6 Teaching Assistant, you’ll plunge into an immersive, ambitious environment brimming with innovation and opportunity. You’ll work alongside Outstanding educators, benefit from state-of-the-art facilities, and have access to unrivalled CPD. Our Ricmond school is an incubator for talent—dedicated to releasing your potential, expanding your educational expertise, and propelling your career forward faster than in any standard support role.

Key Highlights:

• Year 6 Teaching Assistant with direct classroom impact in Ricmond
• Circa £29,000 Pro-rata – a salary reflecting your talents
• Thriving, high-achieving school in the heart of Ricmond
• Ofsted: Good to Outstanding with ambitious academic results
• Elite CPD: Accelerated teacher training pathways, SEN shadowing, leadership taster days
• Perfect for aspiring teachers, psychologists, and SEN specialists hungry for career progression
• Cutting-edge resources, chrome books for every class, dynamic outdoor classrooms, specialist professionals on-site

What You'll Be Doing:

• Providing targeted support to Year 6 pupils as they prepare for SATs and transition
• Leading small group interventions and literacy/numeracy catch-up sessions
• Collaborating intensively with class teachers and SEND leads on bespoke learning plans
• Fostering confidence, resilience, and independence in high-potential pupils
• Supporting behaviour for learning and wellbeing across this critical academic year
• Using innovative learning technology and assessment tools every day

Ideal "Year 6 Teaching Assistant" for this Ricmond School:

• High-achieving graduate with a minimum 2:1 degree
• Committed, ambitious, and passionate about transforming education
• Aspiring teacher, educational psychologist, or SEN professional with future leadership goals
• Empathetic, patient, and resilient when facing new challenges
• Energetic contributor in collaborative, creative teaching teams
• Driven by measurable pupil progress and whole-school achievement

Why Join This Ricmond School?:

• Inspirational senior leadership and mentorship for every Year 6 Teaching Assistant
• Ultimate springboard into teacher training, Ed Psych, or SEN pathways
• Warm, inclusive culture where new starters are fiercely supported
• Excellent behaviour culture and spirited parent partnership
• Dynamic career routes, from trainee educator to SEND specialist
• Regular staff socials, wellness schemes, and awards for innovation

An unmissable step for any future educator or specialist—here in Ricmond, this Year 6 Teaching Assistant opportunity will put you at the heart of young learners’ transformation. With competitive pay, ongoing interviews, and an extraordinary school environment, the platform is set for you. Take the leap today; shape your career (and theirs) in a school that champions the ambitious.

How to Apply

Ready to dive in and make a real difference with our vibrant Year 6 team in Richmond? Secure your chance to join us—applications are reviewed as soon as we receive them and interviews may happen at short notice. Don’t wait around; your next career move could start today if you act fast!

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a thriving South London school from ASAP.

Interviews are taking place right now – apply today!