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Teaching Assistant

  • Location:

    Tower Hamlets

  • Sector:

    Primary Support , SEN Support

  • Job type:

    Temporary (Long-Term Contract)

  • Salary:

    £90 - £115 per day

  • Contact:

    Cian Kelly

  • Contact email:

    cian@reesoneducation.com

  • Job ref:

    CK23044_1772724914

  • Published:

    about 2 hours ago

  • Expiry date:

    2026-04-04

  • Start date:

    13/04/2026

  • Contract Length:

    Full Time

Teaching Assistant - KS1 Intervention - Tower Hamlets

Location: Tower Hamlets, East London
Start Date: 13th April
Contract: Full-time | Summer Term (with scope for extension)
Pay: £90-£115 per day
Key Stage: KS1
Setting: Mainstream Primary School


The Role

A welcoming primary school in Tower Hamlets is seeking a proactive Teaching Assistant to support targeted interventions across KS1 from 13th April.

This position focuses on raising attainment in Year 1 and Year 2 through structured small-group and one-to-one support. The successful Teaching Assistant will deliver planned interventions in phonics, early reading, writing foundations, and basic maths fluency.

The role will run for the Summer Term, with strong potential to extend into the next academic year for the right candidate.


Key Responsibilities

  • Delivering targeted phonics and early literacy interventions

  • Supporting pupils working below age-related expectations

  • Running small maths booster groups

  • Tracking pupil progress and feeding back to the class teacher

  • Promoting positive behaviour and engagement during sessions


The Ideal Candidate

The school is looking for a Teaching Assistant who:

  • Has recent experience in a UK primary setting

  • Is confident delivering KS1 phonics (knowledge of recognised schemes desirable)

  • Can lead small-group interventions independently

  • Has strong communication and organisational skills

  • Is consistent, reliable, and enthusiastic

A background in Education, Child Development or previous intervention work would be advantageous.


What the School Offers

  • Clear intervention structures and ready-to-use resources

  • Supportive KS1 leadership team

  • Positive pupil behaviour and strong routines

  • Opportunity for extension beyond the Summer Term


If you are an experienced Teaching Assistant looking for a KS1 intervention role in Tower Hamlets starting 13th April, apply now to secure an interview.

Reeson Education:

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Please note, where a salary or daily rate range is stated, the higher rate applies to candidates who meet the enhanced experience, training or qualification requirements specified within the advert. All daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07%