At a Glance
- Tasks: Support primary pupils in literacy and numeracy, helping them reach their potential.
- Company: A successful primary school in Lewisham focused on student achievement.
- Benefits: Competitive weekly pay, mentoring, training, and valuable classroom experience.
- Other info: Join a supportive environment with excellent growth opportunities in education.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in young learners' lives while preparing for a teaching career.
- Qualifications: A-Levels and a BA degree, with strong literacy and numeracy skills.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
Are you an ambitious graduate looking to support primary pupils in reaching age-related expectations while gaining valuable classroom experience before teacher training? This opportunity in Lewisham offers the chance to work within a successful primary school committed to ensuring every child fulfils their academic potential.
This role focuses on delivering targeted literacy and numeracy interventions to pupils requiring additional support. Working alongside experienced class teachers and inclusion staff, you'll help close attainment gaps, build pupil confidence and celebrate individual progress. The school believes early intervention plays a vital role in long-term academic success, providing structured support programmes that enable pupils to thrive throughout Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2.
What the school can offer:
- Opportunities to lead structured literacy and numeracy intervention groups
- Experience across both KS1 and KS2 classrooms
- Weekly mentoring from experienced primary practitioners
- Training in phonics, guided reading and adaptive teaching
- Exposure to pupil assessment and progress tracking
- Excellent preparation for Primary PGCE and Schools Direct routes
- A supportive environment where graduate development is prioritised
Your responsibilities will include:
- Delivering targeted interventions in English and Maths
- Supporting pupils working below age-related expectations
- Working alongside teachers to adapt classroom activities
- Encouraging confidence, resilience and independent learning
- Recording intervention outcomes and pupil progress
- Supporting whole-class learning where required
The successful candidate will:
- Hold A-Levels (or equivalent qualifications) and a BA degree
- Have excellent literacy and numeracy skills
- Be patient, encouraging and organised
- Build strong relationships with younger learners
- Have aspirations of becoming a Primary Teacher
If you are looking for a role where you can have a direct impact on pupil achievement while preparing for a career in teaching, this is an excellent opportunity from September 2026.
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