Phonics Coach for KS1 — Read Write Inc. Support

AMA Admin; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 24,570 - 26,390; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible opportunities

Health support

Teaching resources

CPD and training

Referral programme

Ongoing support

Job summary

Milk Education is seeking an Early Reading Intervention Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Gateshead, supporting Read Write Inc. sessions and helping Year 1 and Year 2 pupils with phonics.

You will deliver targeted catch-up sessions, track progress and provide feedback to teachers while creating a nurturing environment. Term-time, with flexible hours and full/part-time options, salary £540–£580 per week.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering or supporting Read Write Inc. phonics.
• Solid understanding of early reading development and phonics.
• Experience with KS1 pupils in small groups or one-to-one.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive, patient, and supportive approach to learning.
• Enhanced DBS Update Service (or willingness to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Deliver targeted catch-up sessions using the Read Write Inc. Phonics programme.
• Support Year 1 pupils at risk of not meeting the expected standard in the Phonics Screening Check.
• Work with Year 2 pupils who are required to resit the phonics assessment.
• Track and record pupil progress, providing regular feedback to class teachers and the phonics lead.
• Create a positive, nurturing environment where every child feels motivated to succeed.

Skills

Read Write Inc.

KS1 experience

Phonics instruction

Communication skills

Proactive approach

DBS Update Service willingness

Education

Teaching assistant qualification (Level 2)

Job description

Milk Education is seeking an Early Reading Intervention Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Gateshead, supporting Read Write Inc. sessions and helping Year 1 and Year 2 pupils with phonics.

You will deliver targeted catch-up sessions, track progress and provide feedback to teachers while creating a nurturing environment. Term-time, with flexible hours and full/part-time options, salary £540–£580 per week.