Interventions Teaching Assistant

Step Teachers Ltd; Enfield; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Step Teachers Ltd in Enfield is seeking an Interventions Teaching Assistant for a welcoming primary school. This full-time, temp-to-perm role starts November 2026 and supports pupils in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 with targeted literacy, phonics and numeracy interventions.

You will collaborate with teachers to implement tailored plans, monitor progress, and foster pupil confidence and independence while safeguarding remains a priority. Salary is paid weekly via PAYE and depends on experience.

Qualifications

• Previous Teaching Assistant experience within a primary school setting
• Experience delivering interventions in EYFS and Key Stage 1
• Strong understanding of phonics and early literacy development
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Patient, nurturing, and proactive approach
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

Responsibilities

• Deliver targeted intervention programmes across Reception, Year 1, and Year 2
• Support pupils with literacy, phonics, reading, writing, and numeracy development
• Work with individuals and small groups to accelerate progress
• Monitor and report on pupil outcomes and engagement
• Support children who require additional academic intervention
• Work closely with teachers and phase leaders to implement tailored support plans
• Help build pupils' confidence, independence, and enthusiasm for learning

Job description

Full-Time Temp-to-Perm Opportunity November 2026 Start Available

We are currently recruiting on behalf of a welcoming and successful primary school in Enfield for a dedicated and enthusiastic Interventions Teaching Assistant.

This is an exciting temp-to-perm opportunity supporting pupils across Reception, Year 1, and Year 2, delivering targeted interventions to help children make strong academic progress and develop confidence in their learning.

Hereis a thriving primary school for pupils aged 2–11 and is part of the Attigo Academy Trust. The school serves a diverse community and is committed to ensuring every child has the opportunity to succeed both academically and personally.

In its most recent Ofsted inspection, the school was judged Good, with Outstanding judgements for:

• Behaviour and Attitudes
• Personal Development
• Early Years Provision

Inspectors recognised the school's positive learning culture and strong support for pupil development.

Duties as an Interventions Teaching Assistant:

• Deliver targeted intervention programmes across Reception, Year 1, and Year 2
• Support pupils with literacy, phonics, reading, writing, and numeracy development
• Work with individuals and small groups to accelerate progress
• Monitor and report on pupil outcomes and engagement
• Support children who require additional academic intervention
• Work closely with teachers and phase leaders to implement tailored support plans
• Help build pupils' confidence, independence, and enthusiasm for learning

Ideal Interventions Teaching Assistant:

• Previous Teaching Assistant experience within a primary school setting
• Experience delivering interventions in EYFS and Key Stage 1
• Strong understanding of phonics and early literacy development
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Patient, nurturing, and proactive approach
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

Why Step Teachers?

With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, Devon and Greater Manchester. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services. We are an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, proud members of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC), and REC Audited in Education, which means we have undergone rigorous external auditing to ensure we consistently meet the highest safeguarding and compliance standing in education recruitment. Step Teachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates registering with Step Teachers are subject to safeguarding checks in line with the DfE’s statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, including reference checks and an Enhanced DBS check either registered on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Your salary - dependent on experience - is paid weekly through PAYE – that means no self-employed or umbrella companies. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of.