General Teaching Assistant

General Teaching Assistant – Year 6 Academic Support Role

Location: Barnet, North London
Pay: £90–£100.80 per day
Job Type: Part-Time, Temporary
Start Date: September 2026
Salary dependent on experience and qualifications. Higher rates are reserved for candidates with substantial experience and/or relevant training. Pay is determined in line with school expectations and Agency Worker Regulations (AWR), where applicable.

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant with a strong understanding of the KS2 curriculum?

A highly regarded primary school in Barnet is seeking a confident and enthusiastic Year 6 Teaching Assistant to provide academic support in Maths and English. This is a part-time role, working mornings only, with the possibility of one afternoon per week.

This is not an SEN support position. The class does not include any pupils with EHCPs, allowing the successful candidate to focus entirely on supporting learning, raising attainment, and helping pupils prepare for the transition to secondary school.

The school has a strong track record of academic success and is looking for a Teaching Assistant who can help maintain high standards and support pupils in achieving their full potential.

The Role

As a Year 6 Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support pupils in Maths and English lessons
• Deliver targeted academic interventions and small-group support
• Reinforce key KS2 learning objectives
• Help pupils build confidence and prepare for SATs and secondary school
• Work closely with the class teacher to support progress and attainment
• Encourage positive learning behaviours and classroom engagement

Requirements
Essential
• Previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant in a primary school
• Good knowledge of the KS2 curriculum, particularly Maths and English
• Confidence supporting pupils academic progress
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A proactive, organised, and positive approach

Desirable
• Experience working in Year 6 or upper KS2
• Relevant Teaching Assistant, Education, or Childcare qualification

Why Apply?
• Join a successful and supportive primary school with high expectations and excellent outcomes
• Work within a diverse and vibrant learning community
• Enjoy a busy, friendly environment with extensive grounds and a beautiful Nature Reserve
• Gain valuable classroom experience in a well-established Year 6 setting
• An excellent opportunity for aspiring teachers looking to strengthen their experience before teacher training
• Ongoing support from Teach Now throughout your placement

If you are an experienced Teaching Assistant with strong KS2 curriculum knowledge and a passion for helping children succeed, wed love to hear from you.

Why work via Teach Now?

Teach-Now are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff. We:

• Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance.
• Offer an excellent refer a friend scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days.
• Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee.
• Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders

Application Process: Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Teach-Now directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education. Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you.

Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.

We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance.