Intervention Teacher/Teaching Assistant

Teach Plus Limited; Acton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Teach Plus Limited in Acton, London, is seeking an experienced Primary Intervention Teacher/Teaching Assistant to start ASAP. You will deliver targeted interventions across EYFS and KS1 to close gaps and build essential skills.

The role requires strong curriculum knowledge, an Enhanced DBS with Update Service, and right to work in the UK. You will work with teachers and senior leaders to design effective, measurable interventions in a supportive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Experienced EYFS or KS1 teacher who has experience delivering targeted interventions focused on developing pupils' foundational knowledge and skills.
• Strong EYFS/KS1 curriculum knowledge relevant to the role.
• Enhanced DBS Certificate with the Update Service.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Deliver targeted one-to-one and small-group interventions to pupils across EYFS and KS1, focusing on foundational knowledge and skills.
• Identify gaps in pupils' learning and plan structured activities to address individual and group needs.
• Support the development of early literacy, phonological awareness, communication, language and mathematical understanding.
• Assess pupils' starting points, monitor progress and adapt interventions to ensure measurable improvements.
• Work collaboratively with class teachers and senior leaders to ensure interventions complement classroom teaching and learning.
• Create a positive, engaging and supportive learning environment that builds pupils' confidence, independence and motivation.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

KS1 knowledge

Small-group instruction

Interventions delivery

Phonics / early literacy focus

Job description

Primary Intervention Teacher/Teaching Assistant
Start Date: ASAP
Location: Acton, Ealing
Contract: Full-time
Salary: £108 - £220 per day, depending on experience

About the role and school

Teach Plus are currently working with a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Acton, Ealing, who are seeking a dedicated and experienced Primary Intervention Teacher/Teaching Assistant to join their team ASAP. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced EYFS or KS1 teacher, or an exceptionally skilled teaching assistant, who is passionate about supporting pupils to develop their foundational knowledge and skills. The successful Primary Intervention Teacher/Teaching Assistant will deliver targeted, structured interventions to help children overcome learning gaps, build confidence and develop the essential skills needed to make progress across the curriculum.

The focus is on identifying gaps in pupils' foundational learning and delivering structured, purposeful interventions to address them.

Areas of focus will include:

• Speaking, listening, communication and language development.
• Early literacy and phonological awareness.
• Basic mathematical knowledge, number recognition and number fluency.
• Handwriting, letter formation and transcription.
• Developing essential knowledge and skills that underpin future learning.
• Assessing pupils' starting points, tracking progress and adapting interventions accordingly.

The school are looking for someone who understands how children acquire foundational knowledge, can deliver effective small-group or individual interventions and can demonstrate the impact of their work.

A strong understanding of EYFS and KS1 learning and development is essential.

Job Responsibilities

• Deliver targeted one-to-one and small-group interventions to pupils across EYFS and KS1, focusing on foundational knowledge and skills.
• Identify gaps in pupils' learning and plan structured activities to address individual and group needs.
• Support the development of early literacy, phonological awareness, communication, language and mathematical understanding.
• Assess pupils' starting points, monitor progress and adapt interventions to ensure measurable improvements.
• Work collaboratively with class teachers and senior leaders to ensure interventions complement classroom teaching and learning.
• Create a positive, engaging and supportive learning environment that builds pupils' confidence, independence and motivation.

Qualifications/Experience

• Experienced EYFS or KS1 teacher who has experience delivering targeted interventions focused on developing pupils' foundational knowledge and skills.
• Strong EYFS/KS1 curriculum knowledge relevant to the role
• Enhanced DBS Certificate with the Update Service
• Right to work in the UK