Year 5 Teaching Assistant
- Posted 17 September 2025
- Salary £85 - £95 per day
- LocationAbingdon
- Job type Teaching Assistant
- Discipline Junior
- ReferenceMP211238CT3100-A472079
Job description
Are you a nurturing and organised classroom professional looking to support pupils in upper Key Stage 2?
A welcoming primary school in Oxfordshire is seeking a dedicated Year 5 Teaching Assistant to join their team from the end of September until the October half term, could potentially be needed for longer.
Duties as Year 5 Teaching Assistant:
Work closely with the Year 5 teacher to deliver engaging, differentiated lessons.
Provide targeted support for individuals and small groups, including pupils with additional needs.
Assist with planning, preparation, and assessment activities.
Help create a positive, inclusive classroom that encourages independence and a love of learning.
Support behaviour management in line with school policies.
Ideal Year 5 Teaching Assistant:
Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent) and experience in a primary school setting.
Strong literacy, numeracy and communication skills as a Year 5 Teaching Assistant.
Patience, empathy and the ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents.
A proactive, flexible approach and commitment to safeguarding.
Why Class Act?
With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, Devon and Greater Manchester. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services.
Class Act, an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, adheres to REC (Recruitment & Employment Confederation) standards for safeguarding children. Upon registration, candidates undergo enhanced DBS checks, full reference verifications, and eligibility confirmations.
Your weekly pay is processed through PAYE. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of.
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