Teaching Assistant YR5

Philosophy Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Philosophy Education is seeking an experienced Teaching Assistant for a 2-form entry primary school in Brent, starting September 2026 on a full-time basis to support learning and lead targeted interventions in English and Maths. You will work across the Year 5 cohort, providing classroom support, assisting teachers with lesson delivery, and helping pupils build confidence and close learning gaps.

Strong literacy and numeracy skills and a solid academic background are welcome.

Qualifications

• Strong literacy and numeracy skills are essential for supporting Key Stage 2 learners.
• Experience delivering targeted English and Maths interventions is highly beneficial, though not essential.
• The role involves leading small-group interventions and supporting teachers across the Year 5 cohort.

Responsibilities

• Lead targeted English and Maths interventions to close learning gaps.
• Provide general classroom support and assist with lesson delivery.
• Monitor pupil progress and adapt support to individual needs.
• Collaborate with class teachers and the wider support team to keep learning engaging.

Skills

Excellent literacy

Excellent numeracy

Education

Strong academic background

Job description

• Teaching Assistant
• Full-time
• Primary school
• Brent
• Start Date: September 2026
• Contract: ongoing

We are currently seeking an experienced Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Brent on a full-time basis starting in September to support learning and lead interventions.

The Role

In this role, you will be working across the Year 5 cohort, supporting pupils to make strong academic progress in preparation for upper Key Stage 2. Your main responsibilities will include leading targeted English and Maths interventions, working with small groups of pupils to build confidence, strengthen core skills, and close learning gaps.

Alongside intervention work, you will provide general classroom support across the year group, assisting teachers with lesson delivery and helping to ensure all pupils remain engaged and challenged in their learning. You will work closely with class teachers and the wider support team to monitor progress and adapt support where needed.

The school is looking for a Teaching Assistant with previous experience or a strong academic background to support pupils in Key Stage 2, alongside excellent literacy and numeracy skills. Experience delivering targeted intervention programmes in English and Maths would be highly beneficial, although not essential.

The School

This 2-form entry primary school is based in Brent and is a popular school within the local community. They have a diverse intake of pupils who make good progress whilst at the school. They encourage lifelong learning in a stimulating and creative environment. There is an established and experienced senior management team and there are good opportunities for career development in the school. You will be joining a welcoming and energetic staff team and working with keen, focused pupils.