Primary Teaching Assistant

Primary Teaching Assistant - Lambeth (Full Academic Year)

Location: Lambeth, South London
Pay: 95-115 per day
Contract: Full Academic Year (Long-Term)
Start Date: January 2026
Duration: Until July 2026
Hours: 08:30 - 16:30, Monday to Friday (Term Time Only)
Commutable From: Brixton, Stockwell, Vauxhall, Clapham, Streatham, Kennington

Long Term Futures is seeking a dedicated, reliable, and proactive Primary Teaching Assistant to join a vibrant primary school in Lambeth for the remainder of the academic year. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking for stability and the chance to make a lasting impact on a Year 1 class throughout their foundational year.

We are specialising in placing committed support staff who can provide consistency for pupils. This role is ideal for a candidate looking to embed themselves within a school community and support the academic and social journey of Key Stage 1 (KS1) pupils through to the summer holidays.

• Provide consistent, long-term support within a Year 1 classroom, helping to maintain a stable learning environment.
• Deliver small group interventions daily, focusing on the development of early literacy, phonics (using schemes such as Read Write Inc. or Letters and Sounds), and numeracy.
• Assist the class teacher in tracking pupil progress and contributing to the social development of the children.
• Be proactive in classroom preparation, creating engaging resources, and supporting general classroom management.
• Work 1:1 with specific pupils who may require additional emotional or academic scaffolding.
• Build strong, professional relationships with staff, parents, and carers over the course of the academic year.

• Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant, specialising in Key Stage 1 or Early Years.
• A long-term commitment: we need someone who is dedicated to staying with this class until July 2026.
• Solid knowledge of the National Curriculum for Year 1.
• A patient, nurturing, and energetic personality.
• The ability to work independently and show initiative within the classroom.
• Strong communication skills and a team-player attitude.

• A guaranteed long-term placement for the rest of the academic year.
• Competitive daily pay rates.
• Personalised support from a dedicated specialist consultant at Long Term Futures.
• Access to free Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses to enhance your skills while in post.
• A streamlined recruitment process with the opportunity for a trial day.

• Send in your up-to-date CV.
• Have a friendly initial chat with Jack at Long Term Futures.
• Complete the necessary compliance checks (Right to Work, DBS, and professional references).
• Undertake a brief video interview regarding safeguarding procedures.
• Attend a trial day at the school to meet the team.

If you are looking for a stable, long-term role in Lambeth and want to support a Year 1 class for the rest of the academic year, please contact Jack at Long Term Futures today.

Please note: To be considered for this long-term position, you must hold a valid, up-to-date DBS certificate and be able to provide two professional references.