Primary Teaching Assistant

Teach-Now; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated consultant

Refer a friend £150 after 10 days of a

AWR compliant pay

CPD training access

Job summary

Teach Now in London (Barnet) is recruiting a Year 1 / Year 2 Teaching Assistant to support phonics interventions and provide class-based and small-group assistance in a welcoming primary school.

You will work with the class teacher to deliver high-quality support, monitor progress, prepare learning resources, and help create an inclusive, encouraging environment where pupils develop early reading skills and confidence.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering phonics interventions or phonics groups.
• Experience with KS1 curriculum and younger pupils.
• Warm, patient, enthusiastic and proactive.
• Able to support both whole-class and small-group learning in a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils across Year 1 or Year 2 curriculum.
• Deliver small-group phonics interventions.
• Support individual pupils and groups during lessons.
• Prepare learning resources and maintain an engaging classroom.
• Encourage independence, positive behaviour and participation.
• Monitor pupil progress and share feedback with the class teacher.
• Support every child to feel supported and achieve their best.

Skills

Phonics interventions

KS1 experience

Patience

Team collaboration

Education

Level 2/3 TA qualification

Job description

London, United Kingdom | Posted on 19/08/2026

Year 1 / Year 2 Teaching Assistant – Phonics Support

Teach Now is delighted to be recruiting a Year 1 / Year 2 Teaching Assistant for a warm, welcoming primary school in Barnet. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced KS1 Teaching Assistant who enjoys working closely with children and has confidence delivering small-group phonics interventions.

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.

Why Apply?

This role offers the opportunity to join a supportive KS1 team, make a meaningful impact on childrens early reading development and gain valuable experience within a positive and nurturing school environment.

If you have strong Year 1 or Year 2 experience and are confident delivering phonics interventions, we would love to hear from you.

Benefits

• Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance.
• Offer an excellent refer a friend scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days.
• Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee.
• Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders.

Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.

We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance.