Year 6 Teaching Assistant

Position: Year 6 Teaching Assistant 

Location: Walsall, WS8

Contract: Full Time | 8.30am – 3.30pm | Monday to Friday | Until July 2024

Salary: £75.91 - £85.91

Start Date: 8th April 2024

Interview Date: ASAP

Contact: Alexandra Evans at Smart Education

Year 6 Teaching Assistant!

Are you passionate about guiding young minds through important academic milestones?

Are you driven by the transformative power of education?

We are seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support Year 6 students as they prepare for their SATs exams.

Here's an opportunity for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support Year 6 students as they prepare for their SATs exams. We're seeking for a dynamic Teaching Assistant who thrives on providing personalised support to empower students to reach their full potential.

The school pride themselves on the pastoral care of their children. All students are valued. They foster values of courtesy, good behaviour, consideration and individual responsibility, they offer a high level of challenge accompanied by high levels of support so that all can achieve. Through learning, living and praying as part of the Catholic community, they will help every child appreciate their own God given gifts and talents.

Your Responsibilities:

As a dedicated Teaching Assistant, you will play a pivotal role in preparing our Year 6 students for their SATs examinations. Your responsibilities will include:

Small Group Sessions: Leading focused small group sessions aimed at reinforcing key concepts and addressing areas of difficulty in SATs subjects. Through targeted instruction and interactive activities, you will ensure that each student receives the tailored support they need to excel.

One-on-One Intervention: Providing individualised intervention sessions for students who require additional support with specific topics. Your patient guidance and personalised approach will encourage students to overcome challenges and build confidence in their abilities.

Resourceful Support: Collaborating closely with classroom teachers to identify areas for intervention and develop targeted strategies for student improvement. Your proactive approach to gathering resources and adapting teaching methods will enrich the learning experience and foster academic growth.

Progress Monitoring: Tracking student progress and evaluating the effectiveness of intervention strategies through regular assessments and feedback. Your keen observation skills and data-driven approach will inform ongoing adjustments to support plans and ensure continual student progress.

The ideal candidate will have:

- Experience working with primary school children, particularly in Year 6.

- Knowledge of the SATs exam format and curriculum.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

- Ability to work collaboratively with teachers and other staff members.

- Patience, empathy, and a genuine passion for supporting student success.

Candidate Requirements:

• Level 3 qualification as a minimum - candidates lacking the required qualification will not be considered.
• A minimum of 6 months working in a Primary school/ education setting support young learners.
• DBS on the update service or issued in the last 12 months.
• Safeguarding trained (we offer free CPD)
• Prevent Duty trained (we offer free CPD)
• FGM trained (we offer free CPD)

Please contact Alexandra at Smart Education for additional information.

SMART Education recruits into Teaching Jobs in Birmingham and across the West Midlands, and into Home Tutor jobs across the UK.