Year 6 Teaching Assistant | Fast-Track Pathway for Future Leaders

Seize an extraordinary opportunity as a Year 6 Teaching Assistant in Southwark, where your ambition, drive, and passion for educational impact will shape the next wave of trailblazers. This is your chance to make a profound difference at a pivotal stage, working alongside exceptional educators and high-achieving Year 6 pupils with futures wide open. If you’re a top-tier graduate eager to embark on a rewarding career in teaching, psychology, or SEN, this dynamic role is your launchpad.

At this innovative Southwark primary, you’ll experience a collaborative culture brimming with inspiration, learning alongside an Outstanding team in state-of-the-art settings. As a Year 6 Teaching Assistant, you’ll gain unrivalled insight into primary education, igniting your own professional growth through first-class mentoring, excellent CPD, and genuine responsibility from day one. Your dedication will be celebrated among peers equally devoted to nurturing academic excellence and ambition.

Key Highlights:

• Year 6 Teaching Assistant | Fast-Track opportunity for aspiring professionals
• Attractive salary: Circa £23,000 - £30,000 Pro-rata
• Based in vibrant Southwark, with superb transport links
• Ofsted rated Good to Outstanding – a benchmark for success
• Unmatched CPD and career progression, including SCITT and PGCE pathways
• Tailored for ambitious graduates with an eye on teaching, psychology, or SEN
• Modern classrooms, extensive technology, and dedicated support teams
• High-achieving, diverse pupil cohort ready for secondary transition

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Delivering targeted learning interventions as a Year 6 Teaching Assistant
• Providing classroom support during high-stakes SATS preparation
• Leading small group booster sessions across maths, reading, and writing
• Working closely with SEN specialists to provide individual support plans
• Contributing to lesson planning, enrichment, and creative curriculum delivery
• Building nurturing, aspirational relationships with Year 6 pupils
• Supporting teachers in creating a thriving, achievement-focused environment

Ideal Year 6 Teaching Assistant for this Southwark School:

• High-achieving graduate with a strong academic background
• Enthusiastic aspiring teacher, psychologist, or SEN specialist
• Exceptional communicator—positive, empathetic, and proactive
• Unwavering commitment to raising outcomes for every child
• Driven, resilient, and eager to embrace professional challenge
• Genuine passion for primary education and shaping future success stories

Why Join This Southwark School?:

• Cutting-edge professional development and graduate pathways
• Mentoring from inspirational teachers and leadership teams
• Culture of celebration, high expectations, and collaborative practice
• Inclusive, supportive community—diverse and deeply rewarding
• Fast-paced progression for those who excel as a Year 6 Teaching Assistant
• Ethical, pupil-centred ethos and outstanding behaviour

Launch your career as a Year 6 Teaching Assistant in a Southwark school famed for nurturing talent and ambition. Be instrumental in shaping young minds during their milestone year—apply today, before this standout opportunity is gone!

How to Apply

Seize your chance to join a vibrant Southwark all-through school as a Year 6 Teaching Assistant—applications are being reviewed as soon as they land. Interviews are underway now, so move quickly if you want to be part of this dynamic support team. If you’re ready to make a difference, submit your application today before the window closes.

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

Interviews are taking place right now – apply today!