New Job: Literacy Teaching Assistant in Haringey, London

Job Description

Literacy Teaching Assistant – Haringey – September 2026

About the School

This warm, inclusive primary school in the London Borough of Haringey is rated Good by Ofsted and is widely recognised for its strong literacy culture, ambitious reading curriculum, and genuine commitment to ensuring every pupil leaves primary school as a confident, fluent, and enthusiastic reader and writer. Literacy is a whole-school priority here, and every Literacy Teaching Assistant who joins plays a central and celebrated role in making that vision a reality for every child.

Literacy Teaching Assistant - What the School Offers

• Specialist CPD in phonics delivery, reading intervention, and evidence-based literacy support approaches


• A well-established literacy programme with structured resources, shared planning, and experienced colleagues on hand


• A thorough induction with ongoing mentoring from experienced primary and literacy practitioners from day one


• A collaborative, book-loving staff culture where every Literacy Teaching Assistant is genuinely valued


• Potential for extended contracts or teacher training pathways for high-performing staff

Literacy Teaching Assistant - What the Role Involves

• Delivering targeted phonics, reading, and writing intervention sessions to individuals and small groups across the primary age range


• Supporting class teachers during English lessons to ensure every pupil can access and engage with the literacy curriculum


• Working with pupils identified as requiring additional literacy support, using structured, evidence-based programmes


• Tracking pupil reading and writing progress and feeding back regularly to the class teacher and English lead


• Building warm, encouraging relationships with pupils who may have previously struggled with or disengaged from literacy

Literacy Teaching Assistant - What the School is Looking For

The ideal Literacy Teaching Assistant will hold a 2:1 or 1st Class degree from a top 30 UK university, ideally in English, Education, or a related Humanities discipline. Previous child-centred experience in a UK primary school setting is highly valued. The school is seeking a passionate, patient, and creative Literacy Teaching Assistant with strong communication skills and a genuine love of language, reading, and writing.

Please note, applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK, as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.

Literacy Teaching Assistant - Salary and Contract Info

• £444 per week, pro rata to term time only


• Full-time, long-term contract from September 2026 to July 2027


• Term-time only


• Potential for extended contracts or teacher training pathways following a successful placement

If you are an enthusiastic graduate with a love of literacy and a desire to help young people find their voice, this Literacy Teaching Assistant role in Haringey is a wonderful opportunity to make a genuine and lasting difference to pupils' life chances.

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Literacy Teaching Assistant | September 2026 | INDSUP