Phonics Intervention Teaching Assistant

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

SANZA Teaching Agency is partnering with a large, welcoming primary school in Brent to appoint a Phonics Intervention Teaching Assistant. You will deliver Read Write Inc.

phonics interventions to small groups and, where needed, individuals, helping pupils improve blending and early reading skills. The role emphasizes structured, consistent phonics sessions, close collaboration with teachers and a supportive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Teaching Assistant or similar in a primary school.
• Experience using Read Write Inc. (RWI) phonics is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of systematic synthetic phonics, blending and decoding.
• Excellent spoken and written English with clear pronunciation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver targeted phonics interventions to small groups and on a one-to-one basis.
• Support blending, segmenting, decoding and early reading fluency.
• Use Read Write Inc. (RWI) strategies to deliver structured phonics sessions.
• Monitor pupil progress and communicate attainment to teachers.

Skills

Teaching Assistant

RWI phonics

Phonics knowledge

Strong English

Job description

Phonics Intervention Teaching Assistant - Primary SchoolJob Title: Phonics Intervention Teaching Assistant (Read Write Inc.) Location: Brent, North West London Start Date: ASAP Salary: Competitive daily rate, dependent on experience Contract: Full-Time | Long-Term Hours: Monday to Friday, Term Time OnlyPhonics Intervention Teaching Assistant - Brent - ASAP StartSANZA Teaching Agency is delighted to be working in partnership with a large, welcoming and inclusive primary school in the London Borough of Brent, who are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, creative and confident Phonics Intervention Teaching Assistant to join their team as soon as possible.This is a fantastic opportunity for an aspiring teacher, experienced Teaching Assistant or graduate with a genuine passion for early literacy and helping children develop the fundamental skills they need to become confident, independent readers.The school is particularly interested in candidates who have experience delivering Read Write Inc. (RWI) phonics, although applications from individuals with strong phonics knowledge and experience delivering other systematic synthetic phonics programmes are also encouraged.The successful candidate will work with small groups of pupils who require additional support with phonics, reading, blending and early literacy skills, helping to close learning gaps and build confidence.For anyone considering a career in teaching, this is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable classroom experience, develop intervention skills and work alongside experienced teachers before progressing into teacher training.

About the Role

• Delivering targeted phonics interventions to small groups of pupils and, where required, on a one-to-one basis.
• Supporting children with phoneme recognition, blending, segmenting, decoding and early reading fluency.
• Using Read Write Inc. (RWI) strategies and resources, where appropriate, to deliver structured and consistent phonics sessions.
• Supporting pupils who may have gaps in their phonics knowledge or require additional intervention to keep pace with their peers.

This role would particularly suit someone who enjoys working with smaller groups, can bring energy and enthusiasm to their teaching and takes genuine pride in seeing children make progress.

About the School

This is a large, established primary school in Brent, offering a busy, rewarding and supportive environment for Teaching Assistants looking to develop their skills.The school is committed to ensuring that every child has access to high-quality teaching and the additional support they need to succeed, regardless of their starting point.With a strong focus on early literacy, inclusion and pupil progress, the school recognises the importance of effective phonics teaching in helping children become confident and enthusiastic readers. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a school community where your contribution can make a genuine difference to children's learning and confidence.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Intervention Teaching Assistant or in a similar primary school role.
• Experience using Read Write Inc. (RWI) phonics is highly desirable.
• A good understanding of systematic synthetic phonics, including blending, segmenting and phoneme-grapheme correspondence.
• Experience delivering small-group interventions or supporting children's early reading development.
• Strong spoken and written English, with clear pronunciation and the confidence to model phonics sounds accurately.
• A creative, enthusiastic and engaging approach to supporting children's learning.
• The ability to adapt activities to suit different abilities and learning needs.
• Excellent communication skills and the confidence to work collaboratively with teachers and school staff.
• A patient, nurturing and encouraging approach.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to monitor and communicate pupil progress.
• A genuine passion for education and helping children achieve their potential.ally interested in enthusiastic candidates with strong phonics knowledge who are keen to learn and develop.