Primary Teaching Assistant

Teach Now; Chipping Barnet; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Teach Now is seeking a Year 1 / Year 2 Teaching Assistant to provide phonics support in Barnet (HA8). You will work in a Year 1 or Year 2 classroom, supporting pupils academically, socially and emotionally while leading targeted phonics interventions.

The role focuses on small-group phonics delivery, supporting whole-class learning, preparing resources and collaborating with a teaching team. DBS clearance is required for the post.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering phonics interventions in KS1.
• Ability to support both whole-class and small-group work.
• Warm, patient and proactive with young children.

Responsibilities

• Delivering small-group phonics interventions to Year 1/Year 2 pupils.
• Supporting pupils academically, socially and emotionally.
• Preparing learning resources and maintaining an engaging classroom.
• Monitoring pupil progress and giving feedback to the class teacher.
• Encouraging independent learning and positive behaviour.

Skills

Phonics delivery

Small-group tutoring

KS1 support

Team collaboration

Tools

Twinkl Phonics

Job description

Year 1 / Year 2 Teaching Assistant – Phonics Support

Location: Barnet, HA8

Salary: £90–£100 per day

Contract: Full-time, temporary

Start Date: September 2026

Key Stage: KS1 – Year 1 or Year 2

About the Role

Working within either a Year 1 or Year 2 classroom, you will play an important part in supporting pupils academically, socially and emotionally. You will work alongside the class teacher to provide high-quality general classroom support while also taking responsibility for targeted phonics sessions.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting pupils across the Year 1 or Year 2 curriculum.
• Delivering small-group phonics interventions to help pupils build confidence, fluency and early reading skills.
• Supporting individual pupils and groups during lessons.
• Preparing learning resources and helping maintain an engaging classroom environment.
• Encouraging independence, positive behaviour and participation.
• Monitoring pupil progress and sharing feedback with the class teacher.
• Helping every child feel supported, included and able to achieve their best.

The school currently follows Twinkl Phonics. Previous experience with Twinkl Phonics would be useful but is not essential; strong practical experience delivering phonics interventions is the key requirement.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Has previous Year 1 and/or Year 2 experience.
• Has hands-on experience delivering phonics interventions or phonics groups.
• Understands the needs of younger primary-aged pupils.
• Is warm, patient, enthusiastic and proactive.
• Can confidently support both whole-class learning and smaller targeted groups.
• Works well as part of a collaborative teaching team.
• Is committed to helping children make progress and develop confidence.

About the School

This is a lovely, caring school with a genuinely warm and welcoming atmosphere. Pupils are encouraged to become the very best versions of themselves, with a nurturing environment providing a strong foundation for children to grow, develop and celebrate their individuality.

The school has a Jewish ethos, while its staff community includes people of different faiths, religions and backgrounds, creating an inclusive and respectful working environment.

We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination.

Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.

This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance