Teaching Assistant

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

Teaching Assistant - Lambeth | September 2026 | Primary School

Location: Lambeth (Streatham area)

Start Date: November 2026

Contract: Full-time | Long-term

Pay: £100-£120 per day, depending on experience

Teaching Assistant - Join a School Where Support Staff Really Matter

A highly inclusive and ambitious primary school in Lambeth is looking to appoint a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join its team from 2nd of November 2026.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Teaching Assistant who wants more than a purely classroom-based role. The school has a strong reputation for knowing its pupils well, maintaining high expectations and providing carefully targeted support to help children make excellent progress.

You will work alongside experienced teachers and the school's inclusion team, supporting pupils both individually and in small groups. The role would suit someone who is passionate about education, enjoys building meaningful relationships with children and wants to develop their skills within a well-established primary school.

What You'll Be Doing

• 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

Who We're Looking For

• Experienced Teaching Assistants looking for a new challenge
• Graduates considering a career in teaching, educational psychology or child development
• Experienced tutors, mentors, sports coaches or youth workers looking to move into education
• Patient, enthusiastic and confident working with children
• Able to build strong relationships while maintaining clear boundaries
• Interested in developing their understanding of SEND and inclusive educationPrevious primary school experience is desirable, but the school will consider strong candidates with relevant transferable experience.

Why This School?

• Excellent reputation for pupil progress and inclusion
• Supportive and experienced teaching and leadership teams
• Strong focus on professional development for support staff
• Opportunities to gain valuable SEND and intervention experience
• Well-established approach to supporting individual pupils and small groups
• A genuinely welcoming school community with high expectations
• Potential for longer-term and permanent opportunitiesThis is a particularly good opportunity for a Teaching Assistant who wants to develop professionally rather than simply provide classroom cover.