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Year 5 Teaching Assistant

Job details
Posting date: 09 January 2026
Salary: £29,000.00 per year
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 08 February 2026
Location: E17 4JF
Remote working: On-site only
Company: JobsinED Ltd
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: YEAR5TEACHINGAS-260109-9218

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Summary

Year 5 Teaching Assistant – Launch Your Impact in Waltham Forest’s Most Forward-Thinking Primary

Step into the transformative world of education as a Year 5 Teaching Assistant in Waltham Forest and play a central role in shaping the academic and personal growth of ambitious learners. This is not just an assistant post – this is an invitation to drive transformative change, empower children to reach new heights, and set the stage for your own extraordinary career. If you are a high-achieving graduate—passionate about education, brimming with ambition, and seeking a gateway into teaching, psychology, or SEN—this role is designed for you.

As a Year 5 Teaching Assistant, you become an indispensable part of a dynamic, progressive school community graded 'Good to Outstanding' by Ofsted. Immerse yourself in expert-led CPD, innovative classroom practice, and state-of-the-art resources, gaining invaluable experience that will catapult your career. You’ll work alongside masterful educators, contribute to an environment that fosters confidence and curiosity, and receive one-on-one mentorship designed specifically for future leaders in education, psychology, and SEN. Expect a breadth of learning and growth rarely matched in support roles.

Key Highlights:
• Role: Year 5 Teaching Assistant – meaningful, high-impact position
• Salary: Circa £29,000 pro-rata – competitive and rewarding
• Based in the heart of vibrant Waltham Forest
• School Ofsted Grade: Good to Outstanding – benchmarked for excellence
• Unmatched CPD and internal fast-track progression routes
• Perfect for aspiring teachers, educational psychologists, and SEN specialists
• Modern, inspiring facilities with immersive learning technologies

What You’ll Be Doing:
• Championing whole-class and small group interventions in Year 5
• Delivering tailored support to pupils with diverse learning needs
• Collaborating with expert teachers to plan and execute engaging lessons
• Creating an inclusive, academically ambitious classroom atmosphere
• Facilitating social, emotional, and academic development every day
• Implementing and monitoring progress strategies for key learners

Ideal Year 5 Teaching Assistant for this Waltham Forest School:
• Academically accomplished graduate (minimum 2:2 degree)
• Future-focused: aspiring teacher, psychologist, or SEN specialist
• Driven, resilient, and endlessly enthusiastic about children’s education
• Brings compassion, initiative, and a proactive attitude every day
• Committed to professional growth, reflective, and eager to learn

Why Join This Waltham Forest School?:
• Culture of collaborative practice and bespoke mentorship
• Exceptional professional development designed for rapid career ascent
• Inclusive, high-aspiration ethos – every child known, every talent nurtured
• Ultra-supportive leadership dedicated to your progression and wellbeing
• Opportunities to innovate, lead enrichment, and help shape the curriculum
• A vibrant, diverse learning community where staff and pupils thrive

Be part of a pioneering team as a Year 5 Teaching Assistant and harness this unique opportunity to elevate your career at one of Waltham Forest’s most respected schools. Apply now and open the door to an educational journey that will inspire and prepare you for your next bold step.

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