Are you an experienced Primary Teaching Assistant looking for your next long-term opportunity? Do you have experience supporting pupils across a mainstream classroom, including children with additional learning needs? We are working with a fantastic Westminster primary school to recruit an experienced Year 6 Primary Teaching Assistant to join their team from January 2027.

• -95 - -110 per day - Term Time Only
• December 2027 start date
• London Borough of Westminster
• Year 6 Primary Teaching Assistant
• Long-term maternity cover opportunity
• Fixed-term commitment until the end of the academic year

This Westminster school has a supportive and experienced team in place, with a strong focus on ensuring every child receives the guidance and encouragement they need to succeed. With a range of SEN needs within the Year 6 classroom, the successful candidate will play an important role in supporting pupils'' academic progress, emotional regulation and overall development.

As a Year 6 Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Work confidently with small groups of pupils, supporting their understanding and progress.
• Provide classroom support to children with a range of learning needs, including SEN.
• Support pupils with emotional regulation, engagement and adapted learning activities.
• Play an active role during break and lunchtime, helping pupils regulate their emotions and resolve conflicts.
• Show initiative throughout the school day, actively engaging with pupils and supporting their learning.
• Work collaboratively with the class teacher and wider support team to maintain a positive classroom environment.

This role would suit:

• An experienced Primary Teaching Assistant with previous mainstream classroom experience.
• Someone confident supporting whole-class learning and leading small-group activities.
• An individual with experience supporting children with SEN, particularly with emotional regulation and engagement.
• Someone academically confident with the Year 6 curriculum and able to support pupils with upper Key Stage 2 learning.
• Someone with strong behaviour management skills and the ability to follow school policies consistently.
• A reliable candidate who can commit to the full duration of the placement.

Previous experience working as a classroom Teaching Assistant is essential for this role. Experience supporting children with SEN is also highly desirable.

Why should you apply?

This opportunity is ideal for someone looking for:

• A long-term opportunity within an established primary school.
• The chance to work alongside an experienced class teacher and supportive TA team.
• A great Westminster location with lots of transport links nearby.
• Valuable experience supporting Year 6 pupils as they prepare for the transition to secondary school.
• A varied classroom-based role where you can make a genuine difference to children''s academic and personal development.
• The opportunity to develop your experience supporting pupils with a range of additional needs.

If you are an experienced Primary Teaching Assistant looking for your next long-term opportunity in Westminster and have the skills to support a busy Year 6 classroom, we''d love to hear from you!

Click APPLY NOW to register your interest. Interviews are taking place next week.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate''s qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client''s pay policy.