Year 6 Teaching Assistant
REF: SENPLOY/219703
Education ⫽ SEN Teaching Assistant Jobs
Stepney, Greater London
from £110 per day
Temporary, Full time
8.30am-4pm/As advised by School
On going
Desirable Skills
121 Support, Excellent Behaviour Management
Job description
Year 6 Teaching Assistant
Tower Hamlets September Start
Full Time • Term Time • Long Term
Daily Pay from £110+Peak Education is recruiting a committed and enthusiastic Year 6 Teaching Assistant to support pupils in their final year of primary school as they prepare for transition to secondary education. The role involves providing academic, pastoral and behavioural support to help pupils stay focused, confident and ready to achieve their best.
This is a warm, inclusive setting in Tower Hamlets with a strong emphasis on wellbeing, behaviour support and personalised learning. Staff work collaboratively to create a calm, structured environment where pupils feel supported, valued and able to progress. Targeted intervention and mentoring form an important part of the school's approach.
This position is ideal for someone who is passionate about helping children overcome barriers to learning and who can build positive, trusting relationships with pupils who need extra guidance.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide 1:1 and small‑group support for pupils in Year 6
- Assist with literacy, numeracy and SATs preparation
- Promote confidence, resilience and positive learning behaviours
- Support behaviour strategies and encourage constructive engagement in lessons
- Work closely with teachers, pastoral leads and SEN teams
- Track progress, maintain clear records and contribute to intervention plans
- Encourage strong attendance, punctuality and readiness to learn
- Model positive behaviour and uphold high expectations
Candidate Requirements
- Experience working with children or young people in a school, youth‑work or mentoring capacity
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build rapport quickly
- A calm, patient and nurturing approach
- Confidence supporting pupils with additional or complex needs
- Ability to follow safeguarding procedures and work effectively as part of a team
- A genuine commitment to improving outcomes for young people
Desirable Training / Qualifications:
- ELSA, Thrive, Nurture or Drawing & Talking
- Mental Health First Aid
- Team Teach or de‑escalation training
- Level 4/5 qualification in counselling, youth work or behaviour support
Why Work With Peak Education?
- Competitive daily rates
- A supportive, responsive agency with a strong reputation across London
- Long‑term and permanent opportunities available
- Roles tailored to your skills, experience and career goals
- Full safeguarding and compliance support
If you are passionate about supporting young people and would like to be considered for this Year 6 Teaching Assistant role, apply today. Peak Education would be delighted to discuss the opportunity with you.
Peak Education Recruitment Ltd is a specialist Education Recruitment Consultancy that supports Teachers and Support Staff find short and/or long-term temporary and/or permanent employment in Primary, Secondary and Special Education Schools throughout the UK. We are committed to Safer Recruitment and undertake checks on all candidates we work with. As part of the registration process, each candidate will be required to have a current DBS Disclosure and a subscription to the DBS Update Service, if you do not have one, we can support you with an application. We will also need to see all original relevant qualifications certificates before any work placement is agreed.
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