Year 6 Teaching Assistant

Year 6 Teaching Assistant – Transformative Impact in Southwark

Seize the chance to become a pivotal Year 6 Teaching Assistant in the heart of Southwark, empowering young learners at a critical stage in their education. If you are an ambitious graduate with a passion for inspiring excellence and driving pupil success, this unique opportunity offers you the platform to ignite your journey in education, psychology, or SEN while leaving a profound legacy.

By joining this dynamic, forward-thinking Southwark school as a Year 6 Teaching Assistant, you'll be immersed in a culture of challenge, collaboration, and innovation. This setting is more than a stepping stone—it’s a launchpad for your professional growth. Expect outstanding mentorship, hands-on classroom experience, and access to tailored professional development in a Good to Outstanding learning environment where every staff member is empowered and valued.

Key Highlights

• Year 6 Teaching Assistant with guaranteed high-impact classroom presence
• Circa £28,000 Pro-rata salary – competitive and rewarding
• Inspiring Southwark school, walking distance from major transport links

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Ofsted

Good to Outstanding; celebrated for inclusive excellence

• Exceptional CPD programmes and clear career progression mapped for graduates
• The ideal role for aspiring teachers, educational psychologists, or SEN specialists
• State-of-the-art digital resources, modern facilities, and vibrant team ethos

What You'll Be Doing

• Delivering focused learning support for Year 6 pupils as a proactive Teaching Assistant

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Facilitating small group and 1

1 interventions to raise attainment before SATs

• Supporting classroom management, lesson activities, and pupil engagement
• Identifying and nurturing pupils with additional needs, working closely with SEN coordinators
• Collaborating on creative lesson resources, project work, and cross-curricular events
• Championing a positive, ambitious, and inclusive learning culture every day

Ideal "Year 6 Teaching Assistant" for this

Southwark School

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High-achieving graduate with a 2

1 or above in any discipline

• Ambitious future teacher, psychologist, or SEN specialist seeking hands-on experience
• Driven, resilient, and always proactive in supporting pupil progress
• Compassionate, empathetic, and keen to make a measurable difference
• Passionate about inclusive education, with strong communication and teamwork skills

Why Join This Southwark School?

• Work alongside inspirational educators and groundbreaking leaders
• Access unrivalled training, including specialised SEN and assessment workshops
• Thrive in an inclusive, energising environment with exemplary student behaviour
• Enjoy a diverse, creative curriculum and forward-thinking teaching practices
• Benefit from tailored career guidance and clear progression routes within the Trust

Now is the moment to supercharge your career as a Year 6 Teaching Assistant in Southwark. Develop your skills, gain unrivalled experience, and transform young lives in a school that sets the bar higher every year. Don’t miss the chance to make your mark – interviews are being arranged now.