Year 5 Teaching Assistant

Permanent
part-time
job
recruited via Veritas (London, UK)

Job Reference YR5/TA/LCC_1776181385

Closing date May 15, 2026

Location Lancaster, United Kingdom

Type
Part-Time

Status
Permanent

Contact Roscoe Price Moor
+64 273124286
rpricemoor@veritas-education.com

About this job

Teaching Assistant (TA) - Year 5

Primary School - Morecambe - Term Time Only

We are currently seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant (TA) to join a welcoming primary school in Morecambe, working within a Year 5 classroom.

This role involves a mix of general classroom support and one to one / 1:1 support, helping pupils to access learning and engage positively in lessons.

The role is to start as soon as possible until the end of the academic year.

The role includes:

• Supporting teaching and learning within a Year 5 primary classroom
• Providing 1:1 / one to one support for a pupil with additional needs
• Offering behavioural support, including support with autism and ADHD
• Working closely with the class teacher to support lesson delivery and classroom routines
• Supporting pupils socially, emotionally and academically
• Lunch duty is required as part of the role

Working hours:

• 6 hours per day
• Monday to Friday
• Term time only

The ideal candidate will:

• Have experience as a teaching assistant or in a similar support role
• Be confident supporting pupils with additional needs, including autism and ADHD
• Be calm, patient and consistent when providing behavioural support
• Enjoy working in a busy primary classroom environment
• Be committed, reliable and passionate about supporting children's learning

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in a supportive and inclusive primary school setting.

Apply now to be considered for this fantastic Teaching Assistant role.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'