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Job Title: Year 6 Teaching Assistant (TA)
Location: Stockport
Salary: Salary: £18,000 - £22,000 (depending on experience)
Start Date: September 2025
Contract Type: Long Term
Are you a compassionate and confident Teaching Assistant ready to support children with social, emotional, and mental health needs in Year 6?
A welcoming and inclusive primary school in Audenshaw is seeking an experienced and dedicated Year 6 Teaching Assistant with a strong background in SEMH support. This role offers a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of pupils preparing for secondary school.
Key Responsibilities of the Year 6 Teaching Assistant (TA):
* Provide one-to-one and small group support to pupils in Year 6 with SEMH needs.
* Assist the class teacher in delivering tailored learning and emotional regulation strategies.
* Foster a positive, calm, and inclusive learning environment.
* Support transitions and preparations for secondary school
* Implement behaviour plans and promote positive emotional well-being.
* Collaborate with SENCOs, teachers, and external agencies when required.
Requirements of the Year 6 Teaching Assistant (TA):
* Proven experience supporting pupils with SEMH needs in a school setting.
* Previous work in a KS2 classroom, ideally Year 6.
* Excellent behaviour management and relationship-building skills.
* Empathetic, patient, and resilient approach to support.
* Have an up-to-date CV (covering the last ten years barring any unexplained gaps) and an enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service (or be willing to apply for one).
GSL Education Offers:
* Unique role that bridges primary and secondary education.
* Collaborative leadership and access to CPD opportunities.
* Chance to make a lasting difference in the lives of vulnerable learners.
If you are ready to support children in reaching their full potential and are passionate about inclusive education, apply today to become a valued Year 6 Teaching Assistant (TA) in Stockport.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.
As an ethical, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.
To apply for theYear 6 Teaching Assistant (TA) role or express your interest, click ‘apply now’ and send your updated CV. A consultant will be in touch to discuss your application.
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