Humly

    Year 5 Teaching Assistant - Preston - Full Time - Immediate Start

    £15.46/hour

    Location

    Preston

    Role

    Teaching Assistant

    Sector

    Primary

    Contract type

    Long Term

    Start date

    21 September 2026

    End date

    18 December 2026

    Pay

    £15.46/hour

    Posted 26 days ago

    Year 5 Teaching Assistant - Preston - Full Time - Immediate Start

    £14.25 per hour | Preston | Full Time | Immediate Start | Year 5 - Key Stage 2

    Humly are recruiting for a Year 5 Teaching Assistant to support a primary school in Preston from as soon as possible. This role will involve working closely with the class teacher to support pupils in a Key Stage 2 classroom, helping them stay focused, engaged and supported throughout the school day.

    This Year 5 Teaching Assistant role would suit an experienced Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant or education professional with previous primary school experience. The school is looking for someone reliable, positive and confident who can support learning, classroom routines and pupil progress within a Year 5 setting.

    Role Details

    • Year 5 Teaching Assistant role in a Preston primary school

    • Full-time school-based role

    • Start as soon as possible

    • Supporting pupils within a Key Stage 2 classroom

    • Working closely with the Year 5 class teacher

    • Supporting learning, classroom routines and pupil progress

    • Helping pupils stay focused and engaged

    • Working as part of the wider school team

    • £14.25 per hour

    What You'll Be Doing

    • Supporting pupils with their learning across the school day

    • Providing 1:1 and small group support where required

    • Supporting pupils within the Year 5 classroom

    • Helping pupils stay focused, settled and engaged

    • Supporting children to access classroom activities and learning

    • Reinforcing learning and helping pupils develop confidence

    • Supporting classroom routines and transitions

    • Encouraging positive attitudes towards learning

    • Building positive and trusting relationships with pupils

    • Working closely with the class teacher and wider school team

    • Helping create a calm, safe and inclusive learning environment

    You'll Be a Good Fit If You...

    • Have previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant, LSA or similar education role

    • Have experience working in a primary school setting

    • Have experience supporting pupils in Key Stage 2

    • Are confident working with Year 5 pupils

    • Are reliable, positive and approachable

    • Can build positive relationships with pupils

    • Are confident supporting learning and classroom routines

    • Understand the importance of calm and consistent support

    • Can work effectively alongside a class teacher

    • Are adaptable and confident working as part of a school team

    • Are available to start as soon as possible

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    Safeguarding Statement:

    Humly is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all staff to share this commitment. We follow strict safer recruitment practices and a rigorous selection process designed to deter and identify unsuitable applicants.

    All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS and reference checks. In line with safeguarding legislation and Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE) guidance, any offer of employment is conditional upon satisfactory checks, including DBS and Teacher Services.

    Due to the nature of working with vulnerable groups, all applicants must disclose any spent convictions or cautions (unless protected) in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975.