Job Description

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.