Year 6 Teaching Assistant – Full-Time – Summer Term – Bedfont Area
Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant with a passion for helping children reach their full potential? Do you have strong literacy and numeracy skills and experience supporting upper Key Stage 2 learners? A welcoming primary school in the Bedfont area of Hounslow is seeking a confident and capable Year 6 Teaching Assistant to join them for the full summer term, starting as soon as possible.
This is a full-time position, working closely with the class teacher to provide both in-class support and run targeted literacy and numeracy interventions for pupils preparing for the end of Key Stage 2.
About the Role:
Position: Year 6 General Teaching Assistant
Location: Bedfont, Hounslow
Start Date: Summer Term – ASAP start
Contract: Full-time, Monday to Friday (term time only)
Focus: In-class support & small group interventions (literacy & numeracy)
Key Responsibilities:
Supporting Year 6 pupils during whole-class teaching, particularly in English and Maths
Leading targeted intervention groups to reinforce key concepts and build pupil confidence
Helping pupils develop their SATs readiness through focused academic support
Assisting with classroom organisation, behaviour management, and learning resources
Liaising regularly with the class teacher and SEND team to adapt support as needed
Creating a nurturing, positive and motivating learning environment
Ideal Candidate Will Have:
Prior experience working in KS2 (ideally Year 6)
Excellent written and spoken English and solid numeracy skills
The ability to deliver and adapt intervention sessions independently
A calm, proactive and flexible approach
Level 2 or 3 TA qualification (desirable but not essential)
Why Work with Tradewind?
We offer competitive weekly PAYE pay – no umbrella companies
Access to free accredited CPD via The National College
A dedicated consultant who understands your needs and supports your development
Opportunities to transition into long-term or permanent roles
Work with one of the UK’s most trusted education agencies, partnered with excellent schools
This is a brilliant opportunity to gain valuable Year 6 experience in a supportive and inclusive school community, and to make a real difference in pupils’ academic journey.
Apply today to join a thriving school and start making an impact straight away!
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