Job title: Reading Teaching Assistant
Job type: Contract
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Primary / Infant / Junior
Functional Expertise: Support
Pay interval: Hourly
Pay rate: Negotiable
Location: London, UK
Job published: 06-11-2026
Job ID: 126321

Job Description

Reading Teaching Assistant | Waltham Forest | Immediate Start

A welcoming and high-achieving primary school in Waltham Forest is seeking a Reading Teaching Assistant for an immediate start on a full-time basis until July 2027, with strong potential for extension. This role is ideal for a graduate with strong child-centred experience looking to support KS1–KS2 pupils through targeted literacy, reading and writing interventions.

The school has built a strong reputation for literacy and inclusion, with Reading outcomes consistently above national averages across KS1 and KS2. Leaders place significant emphasis on vocabulary development, phonics and reading fluency through carefully planned intervention programmes. SEND provision is also a major strength, with specialist staff and tailored strategies helping pupils access the curriculum successfully.

Reading Teaching Assistant – Immediate Start | Waltham Forest

£498.54 weekly via PAYE (inclusive of holiday pay)

What the school offers:

  • Full-time contract until July 2027 with potential extension

  • Dedicated reading corners and intervention spaces

  • Opportunities to build strong relationships with KS1–KS2 pupils

  • Specialist phonics and literacy intervention training

  • Weekly CPD focused on SEND, safeguarding and classroom practice

The role will involve:

  • Delivering targeted reading, writing and literacy interventions

  • Supporting pupils with SEND through small-group and 1:1 sessions

  • Improving pupils' reading fluency, comprehension and confidence

  • Monitoring pupil progress alongside teaching staff

The successful candidate will:

  • Hold a strong degree from a leading UK university

  • Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills

  • Possess strong child-centred experience working with young people

  • Demonstrate patience, initiative and enthusiasm for education

This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable school-based experience while making a genuine difference to pupils' literacy development.

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