Teaching Assistant - Lambeth Role: Teaching Assistant Location: Lambeth (near Herne Hill Station) Start Date: January 2026 | Trialling ASAP Contract: Full-time, long-term Pay: £90-£115 per day Year Group: Year 1 About the Role A warm and community-focused Lambeth primary school near Herne Hill Station is looking for a committed Teaching Assistant to join their KS1 team in January, with trials taking place immediately. As a Teaching Assistant, you will support a Year 1 class through a mix of whole-class help, phonics sessions, small-group intervention work, and occasional one-to-one support for pupils who need an extra boost with early reading and writing. The class is described as friendly, energetic, and keen to learn, with a supportive teacher who values initiative and patience. The Ideal Candidate The school hopes to recruit a Teaching Assistant who: Has experience in KS1 or working with early literacy Is confident delivering phonics, early writing, and number work Can build positive relationships with young learners Is proactive and comfortable following clear routines Brings enthusiasm and a calm, warm presence to the classroom Graduates (Education, Psychology, English, Early Childhood Studies) are especially encouraged to apply, though strong school-based experience is equally valued. What the School Offers Supportive KS1 phase team and daily mentoring Opportunities to lead pho...