Tradewind Recruitment are recruiting a confident and motivated Upper Key Stage 2 Teaching Assistant for a vibrant primary school in Horwich, Bolton. This full-time role primarily supports a Year 5 class, with additional help across Year 6 as pupils prepare for transition to secondary school.
This position requires someone capable of supporting more advanced literacy and numeracy skills, as well as providing structured intervention support.
Key Responsibilities:
Support the Year 5 class during whole-class teaching.
Deliver small-group interventions in reading, writing, and maths.
Assist targeted pupils working towards age-related expectations.
Help prepare learning resources, worksheets, and displays.
Support SATs-style tasks and revision activities in Upper KS2.
Promote positive behaviour and engagement.
Provide one-to-one support where needed.
Encourage independence, resilience, and growth mindset.
Ideal Candidate:
Experience in Key Stage 2, especially Years 5 or 6.
Strong literacy and numeracy skills.
Confident leading small groups and supporting varied abilities.
Good behaviour-management skills.
Organised, proactive, and eager to support older primary learners.
Tradewind Recruitment offer:
Comprehensive CPD including reading intervention and SATs support.
A supportive consultant and regular check-ins.
Competitive rates of pay.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone hoping to gain valuable KS2 experience or progress towards teacher training