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Year 5 TA (Temporary)

Dovetail Ref: 189471
Primary & Secondary Competitive Contract / Temp Term-time only entry Level 7 September 2026
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Education Details

Primary primary
Levels: Key Stage 2

Job Description

Year 5 TA

Temporary

Start date: 7 September 2026

About the role

An education provider is looking for a Teaching Assistant to support a Year 5 class. You'll work alongside the class teacher to help pupils access their learning, keeping them focused, confident and making progress across the school day.

It's a role suited to someone patient and practical, who enjoys building good relationships with children and being part of the daily life of a busy classroom.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Supporting the class teacher in the delivery of lessons to Year 5 pupils.
  • Working with individuals and small groups to reinforce learning and address gaps.
  • Supporting pupils with additional needs to access the curriculum.
  • Helping to prepare resources and maintain a positive, well-managed classroom.
  • Encouraging good behaviour and positive attitudes to learning.

What we're looking for

Essential:

  • Experience of supporting children in a classroom or similar setting
  • The ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff
  • Patience, initiative and a flexible approach

Desirable (but not essential):

  • A relevant Teaching Assistant qualification, such as Level 2 or Level 3
  • Experience of working with primary-aged pupils

If you're ready to help Year 5 pupils get the most from their learning, we'd love to hear from you.

Important Notice Dovetail and Slate is a specialist education recruitment company. If this role isn't quite right, we welcome your CV and a call to explore other opportunities. We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Dovetail and Slate Ltd (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. We are an equal opportunities employer. By applying, you consent to your data being processed for recruitment purposes in line with our Privacy Policy. Because education matters. © Dovetail and Slate Limited.

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Your Recruitment Consultant

Dom Key-Leeves

Dom Key-Leeves

Recruitment Manager

Requirements

  • Experience of supporting children in a classroom or similar setting
  • Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff
  • Patience, initiative and flexible approach

Skills & Qualifications

Classroom supportSmall group workIndividual pupil supportBehaviour managementResource preparationSupporting pupils with additional needs

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