Job Description

Year 6 General Teaching Assistant - Kensington
📍 Location: Kensington and Chelsea
📅 Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm

A warm, well-run primary school in Kensington and Chelsea is seeking a confident and capable Year 6 General Teaching Assistant to join their team. This is a well-paid, well-supported role in a small, welcoming school with high expectations and a calm, purposeful learning environment.

You will work closely with the class teacher to support learning across the Year 6 curriculum, helping pupils stay focused, confident, and ready for the transition to secondary school. A strong understanding of the Year 6 / KS2 curriculum is essential, particularly in English and Maths.

About the School:
This is a lovely, close-knit school known for its supportive leadership, engaged families, and excellent standards of behaviour and learning. Staff are valued and supported, and the school places real emphasis on teamwork and professional respect. The school is well located and easy to reach by public transport.

The Ideal Candidate Will:

  • Have a secure knowledge of the Year 6 / KS2 curriculum

  • Be confident supporting learning in English and Maths

  • Work proactively with the class teacher and wider team

  • Bring a calm, reliable, and professional approach to the classroom

  • Be happy supporting pupils both academically and pastorally

  • Ideally have prior experience as a TA in KS2

Requirements:

  • Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant (KS2 preferred)

  • Good understanding of the primary curriculum, especially Year 6

  • Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)

  • Professional references and, if applicable, overseas police checks

Why Work with Tradewind?

  • Competitive pay, paid weekly

  • Excellent ongoing support from an experienced consultant

  • Access to 45+ CPD training courses

  • Simple online system for timesheets and availability

  • Free social and networking events

  • £100 referral bonus for recommending a friend

If you're a knowledgeable, dependable Year 6 TA looking for a rewarding role in a supportive and high-quality school, we'd love to hear from you.

Click Apply Now to be considered for this Year 6 Teaching Assistant role in Kensington and Chelsea.

For more information, contact Nick Francis on 020 7845 5450 or nick.francis@twrecruitment.com.