Reception Teaching Assistant, Part time

senploy; Lewisham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A vibrant SEN primary school in Lewisham is seeking a part-time Reception Teaching Assistant to support early years education. The role involves assisting with phonics, providing tailored support for children with additional needs, and participating in outdoor learning initiatives. Ideal candidates will have experience in EYFS settings and be flexible, patient, and enthusiastic. This role offers competitive daily pay and opportunities for professional development in an inclusive school environment.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Professional development opportunities

Personalized candidate support

Qualifications

• Experience working with young children in an educational setting.
• Comfortable delivering phonics and early learning activities.
• Ability to support children with additional needs and personal care.

Responsibilities

• Support whole-class and small-group activities across the EYFS curriculum.
• Assist with phonics and early reading sessions.
• Provide 1:1 or small-group support for children with additional needs.

Skills

Experience in EYFS or Reception settings

Delivering phonics and early learning interventions

Patient and enthusiastic

Supporting children with personal care

Flexible and proactive

Job description

Reception Teaching Assistant - Mondays and Tuesdays - Lewisham

Location: Lewisham, South East London

Lovely Primary SEN school

Pay: £100 - £115 per day

Contract: January 2026

Remedy is excited to exclusively advertise a fantastic opportunity for a part time Reception Teaching Assistant to join a vibrant Lewisham SEN primary school. Renowned for its nurturing, inclusive approach and innovative EYFS provision, the school offers children hands-on learning experiences, including Forest School, where children explore and learn outdoors.

Role Overview

• Support whole-class and small-group activities across the EYFS curriculum
• Assist with phonics and early reading sessions
• Provide 1:1 or small-group support for children with additional needs
• Help with personal care when required
• Encourage independence, curiosity, and confidence in young learners
• Participate in outdoor learning, including Forest School sessions
• Collaborate closely with a creative and experienced Early Years team committed to inclusion

About You

• Experience working in EYFS or Reception settings
• Confident delivering phonics and early learning interventions
• Patient, enthusiastic, and child-centred
• Comfortable supporting children with personal care
• Flexible, proactive, and able to thrive in a dynamic, outdoor-focused environment

Why This Role is Special

• Join a supportive and inclusive school community
• Gain valuable experience in outstanding EYFS provision
• Enjoy hands-on outdoor learning with Forest School sessions
• Benefit from Remedy competitive pay, professional development opportunities, and personalised candidate support

Apply Today: Send your CV to, Call Carly Walters

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