Humly

    Year 6 Teaching Assistant - Behaviour Support - September 2026

    £15.46/day

    Location

    Preston

    Role

    Sen Learning Support Assistant

    Sector

    Primary

    Contract type

    Long Term

    Start date

    1 September 2026

    Pay

    £15.46/day

    Posted 64 days ago

    Humly are recruiting for an experienced Year 6 Teaching Assistant to support pupils in a Key Stage 2 classroom from September 2026.

    This role is ideal for a confident and resilient Teaching Assistant with experience supporting children with challenging behaviour and a strong understanding of Key Stage 2. You’ll be working closely with the class teacher to support learning, classroom routines, behaviour and pupil engagement throughout the school day.

    Experience supporting challenging behaviour and knowledge of KS2 are essential for this role.

    Role Details

    Location: To be confirmed
    Pay Rate: £14.25 per hour
    Schedule: To be confirmed
    Start Date: September 2026
    Role Type: Temporary school-based booking

    What You’ll Be Doing

    You’ll be supporting pupils in a Year 6 class with:

    • General classroom support across the KS2 curriculum

    • Behaviour support and positive behaviour management

    • Supporting pupils to stay focused, regulated and engaged with learning

    • Small-group interventions and individual pupil support

    • Literacy, numeracy and wider curriculum activities

    • Helping pupils build confidence, independence and resilience

    • Maintaining clear routines and consistent expectations

    • Working closely with the class teacher and wider primary school team

    You’ll Be a Good Fit If You…

    • Have experience as a Year 6 Teaching Assistant, KS2 Teaching Assistant, Primary Teaching Assistant or Behaviour Support Assistant

    • Have experience supporting children with challenging behaviour

    • Have strong knowledge of Key Stage 2 routines, expectations and learning

    • Are confident using positive behaviour management strategies

    • Can remain calm, firm and consistent in challenging situations

    • Are proactive, resilient and able to build positive relationships with pupils

    • Can support individuals, small groups and the wider class

    • Have an enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or are willing to apply for one

    • Are willing to complete Humly’s safeguarding and compliance process before placement

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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.