Teaching Assistant (Interventions Specialist)

Protocol Education Limited; London Borough of Lambeth; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Protocol Education Limited is seeking dedicated Teaching Assistants to support pupils across EYFS, KS1 and KS2 with targeted interventions. You will help raise attainment by delivering structured programmes, monitoring progress and adapting resources to individual needs.

The ideal candidate has prior primary school TA experience and strong English/Maths knowledge, with excellent communication skills and a patient, proactive approach. Flexible working opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering structured intervention programmes.
• Strong knowledge of the primary curriculum, particularly English and Maths.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A patient, nurturing and proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Deliver targeted interventions in Phonics, Reading, Writing and Maths.
• Support pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups to accelerate progress.
• Monitor, assess and record pupil progress against learning objectives.
• Work closely with class teachers and SENCOs to identify learning gaps and implement support strategies.
• Adapt resources and intervention programmes to meet individual pupil needs.
• Support pupils with varying abilities, including those with SEND and EAL needs.
• Encourage pupil confidence, engagement and independence in learning.
• Provide feedback to teaching staff and contribute to pupil progress reviews.

Skills

Interventions delivery

One-to-one support

Group support

Pupil progress

Education

Level 2/3 TA qualification

Job description

We are seeking dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants with experience delivering interventions to support pupils across EYFS, KS1 and KS2. This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals who are committed to raising attainment and providing targeted support to children who require additional academic assistance.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver targeted interventions in Phonics, Reading, Writing and Maths.
• Support pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups to accelerate progress.
• Monitor, assess and record pupil progress against learning objectives.
• Work closely with class teachers and SENCOs to identify learning gaps and implement support strategies.
• Adapt resources and intervention programmes to meet individual pupil needs.
• Support pupils with varying abilities, including those with SEND and EAL needs.
• Encourage pupil confidence, engagement and independence in learning.
• Provide feedback to teaching staff and contribute to pupil progress reviews.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant in a primary school setting.
• Experience delivering structured intervention programmes.
• Strong knowledge of the primary curriculum, particularly English and Maths.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A patient, nurturing and proactive approach.
• The ability to motivate and engage learners of differing abilities.
• A Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (desirable but not essential).

What We Offer

• Opportunities within supportive and welcoming primary schools.
• Ongoing professional development and training.
• Flexible working opportunities.
• Competitive rates of pay.
• The chance to make a genuine difference to pupil outcomes.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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