Job title: Literacy Teaching Assistant
Job type: Contract
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Primary / Infant / Junior
Functional Expertise: Senior Leader
Pay interval: Hourly
Pay rate: Negotiable
Location: Croydon, South London
Job published: 01-10-2026
Job ID: 124986

Job Description

Literacy Teaching Assistant | Croydon

 

Are you looking for an exciting new role as a Literacy Teaching Assistant?

 

An ‘Outstanding’ Primary School in Croydon is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Literacy Teaching Assistant to join its supportive team, helping primary aged students to develop their literacy skills and reach their full potential.

 

Literacy Teaching Assistant – The Role

  • Provide 1:1 and small group support to students, helping them to develop their literacy skills
  • Play a key role in supporting students’ academic and personal development
  • A Literacy Teaching Assistant who wants to play a key role in students’ development
  • Engage, motivate and build positive relationships with students across EYFS, KS1 and KS2

 

The ideal Literacy Teaching Assistant will:

  • Have obtained a First-Class degree from a top UK University
  • Have excellent literacy skills
  • A confident and enthusiastic Literacy Teaching Assistant with a strong desire to support children and help them achieve their full potential

 

Literacy Teaching Assistant – Why this School

  • A clear pathway for a Literacy Teaching Assistant to develop their skills and progress professionally
  • The opportunity to work alongside a dedicated team who will push you to your full potential
  • The chance for a Literacy Teaching Assistant to work in a meaningful role, making a difference to students’ education

 

This is the perfect opportunity for an ambitious Literacy Teaching Assistant to gain the valuable experience within an ‘Outstanding’ school while providing vital support to students who require additional help with their literacy development.

 

If you are a Literacy Teaching Assistant and are interested in this exciting opportunity, we would love to hear from you!

 

Ribbons & Reeves are London’s leading Education Recruiters. We specialise in helping educators of all level’s secure long-term and permanent roles, such as this Literacy Teaching Assistant role in Croydon. For other roles like this, check out our website, search ‘Ribbons & Reeves’. We look forward to supporting you in your application to this Literacy Teaching Assistant role.

 

Literacy Teaching Assistant | Croydon