KS1 Teaching Assistant | Lambeth | Primary Schools
If you can turn phonics into fun and love a well-organised tray cupboard, we’ve got just the role for you!
We’re working with welcoming primary schools across Lambeth looking for brilliant KS1 Teaching Assistants to support children in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2. Whether you’re helping with early reading or calming first-week nerves, your presence will make a big difference.
Your role will include:
1. Supporting the class teacher with lessons, routines, and behaviour
2. Running phonics, reading, and numeracy activities with small groups
3. Providing extra help for pupils who need a bit of a boost
4. Creating a warm, encouraging environment where young learners thrive
We’re looking for:
5. Experience working with children aged 4–7 (school, nursery, tutoring, or similar)
6. Confidence supporting phonics and early learning
7. Patience, enthusiasm, and a reliable, hands-on attitude
8. A team player who brings positivity to the classroom
A TA qualification is helpful—but experience and the right approach matter most.
DBS Reminder:
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Why join Protocol Education?
9. Weekly PAYE pay—no umbrella fees
10. Free training via our CPD Academy (phonics, safeguarding, and more)
11. Friendly, supportive consultant based in your area
12. Roles that fit around your availability and long-term goals
13. Referral rewards if you recommend a friend!
This role is ideal if you’re considering teacher training later—or just love supporting those early years of learning.
Apply now or drop us a message for a chat about local schools and next steps.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
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