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.
