Primary Teaching Assistant - Impactful Interventions & Growth

REESON Education; London Borough of Merton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

REESON Education is seeking a proactive Teaching Assistant for a welcoming primary school in Lambeth (Streatham area), starting November 2026. The role involves one-to-one and small-group support across the primary age range, with involvement in reading, phonics, writing and maths interventions.

You will work with experienced teachers and the inclusion team to support pupils, including those with SEND, and contribute to a positive classroom environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Teaching Assistant in primary is preferred.
• Able to support reading, writing and maths through targeted interventions.
• Comfortable working with children with additional learning needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support across the primary age range.
• Deliver targeted interventions in reading, phonics, writing and maths.
• Support pupils with SEND and additional learning needs.
• Help children develop confidence, independence and positive learning behaviours.
• Work alongside teachers to adapt activities and resources.
• Support pupils during lessons, playtimes and wider school activities.
• Contribute to a positive, inclusive classroom environment.

Skills

One-to-one support

Small-group support

Reading interventions

Phonics interventions

SEND support

Behaviour support

Job description

REESON Education is seeking a proactive Teaching Assistant for a welcoming primary school in Lambeth (Streatham area), starting November 2026. The role involves one-to-one and small-group support across the primary age range, with involvement in reading, phonics, writing and maths interventions.

You will work with experienced teachers and the inclusion team to support pupils, including those with SEND, and contribute to a positive classroom environment.