Primary Teaching Assistant - Thornton Heath, Year 1 Cover (Short-Term)

Location: Thornton Heath, South London (Croydon Borough) Pay: £100-£120 per day (Reflecting need for immediate, short-term commitment) Contract: Temporary Cover Start Date: Immediate Start in January 2026 Duration: Short-Term Cover (January only) Hours: 08:30 - 16:30, Monday to Friday (Term Time Only) Commutable From: Croydon, Norbury, Mitcham, Streatham, Purley, Beckenham

Long Term Futures is urgently seeking a highly flexible, adaptable, and proactive Primary Teaching Assistant to provide essential short-term cover for the month of January within a supportive primary school community in the heart of Thornton Heath. This role is primarily focused on supporting a Year 1 class.

We are specialising in finding proactive support staff who can seamlessly step into a classroom and make an immediate impact on the academic and social development of younger pupils, specifically within Key Stage 1 (KS1). Our focus for this role is securing an experienced candidate for a stable, defined temporary placement to cover an absence.

To make the process smoother and faster for this immediate need, we will prioritise candidates available for a rapid, paid trial half-day rather than a formal, lengthy interview.

The Role

Deliver vital support within the Year 1 classroom and confidently lead small intervention groups focused on early literacy (e.g., phonics) and...