Primary Intervention Teaching Assistant

Primary Intervention & Catch-Up Teaching Assistant
September 2026 Full-Time Long-Term Opportunities Aspire People

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant who particularly enjoys helping pupils close gaps in their learning ?

Aspire People are currently recruiting Teaching Assistants with strong intervention experience to support primary schools from September 2026.

This role would suit someone who enjoys working with pupils on a 1:1 and small-group basis , particularly those who need additional support with Reading, Phonics, Maths or Writing.

Rather than simply providing general classroom support, you'll play an important role in helping pupils identify areas for development and build the confidence and skills they need to make progress.

The Role:

• Delivering 1:1 and small-group interventions
• Supporting pupils with Reading and comprehension
• Delivering phonics and early reading support
• Supporting Maths and numeracy interventions
• Helping pupils develop writing skills
• Identifying and supporting gaps in learning
• Adapting activities to individual pupil needs
• Monitoring progress and feeding back to teaching staff
• Supporting pupils with SEND where required
• Building confidence, independence and engagement

We're Looking For:

• Level 2/3 TA qualification or relevant experience
• Recent UK primary school experience
• Previous intervention experience
• Strong understanding of the primary curriculum
• Good knowledge of phonics, Reading, English and Maths
• Patient and encouraging approach
• Ability to build strong relationships with pupils
• Good communication and teamwork skills

Experience supporting Pupil Premium pupils, SEND or children working below age-related expectations would be particularly beneficial.

Why Aspire People?

• September 2026 opportunities
• Long-term and permanent positions
• Full-time opportunities
• Access to a wide range of primary schools
• Competitive rates of pay
• Dedicated consultant support
• Opportunities across EYFS, KS1 and KS2

If you're a Teaching Assistant who gets genuine satisfaction from seeing pupils make progress and overcome barriers to learning , we'd love to hear from you.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.

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