Year 2 Teaching Assistant

Teach Now; Greater London; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Teach Now is recruiting a Year 2 Teaching Assistant for a welcoming primary school in Haringey, London. The role concentrates on reading, phonics and writing, supporting the teacher and leading small groups.

The ideal candidate will have strong phonics knowledge, KS1 experience, and solid behaviour management. An enhanced DBS is required or willingness to apply; 8:30am–3:30pm, term time only, four days a week may be considered.

Qualifications

• KS1 classroom experience, ideally in Year 1 or Year 2.
• Strong phonics knowledge and experience supporting reading groups.
• Positive behaviour management skills.
• Understanding of neurodiversity and emotional regulation.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply.
• Two professional references covering recent work with children.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside the teacher, supporting pupils flexibly across the class.
• Lead phonics and reading groups, providing targeted support where needed.
• Reinforce phonics and writing skills across the curriculum.
• Encourage positive behaviour and support emotional regulation.
• Complete a 30-minute lunchtime duty.

Skills

Phonics knowledge

Reading groups support

Behaviour management

Neurodiversity aware

Emotional regulation

Enhanced DBS Update Service

References

Job description

Position: Year 2 Teaching Assistant

Contract Type: Full-time Permanent Work, Full-time Temporary Work

Start Date: 06/10/2026

Location: Haringey, London

Salary: £93–£100 per day

Salary dependent on experience and qualifications. Higher rates apply to candidates with substantial experience and/or relevant training, such as a recognised Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification.

Hours: 8:30am–3:30pm, Monday to Friday (term time only)

Contact: Danna Crous – (url removed)

About the Role

A welcoming primary school in Haringey is seeking a Year 2 Teaching Assistant with strong phonics knowledge to help children become confident readers.

Working across a lively, mixed class, you will support the teacher, lead small groups and provide extra encouragement where needed. This is a whole-class role, with a focus on reading, phonics and writing.

The school uses Little Wandle and Rapid Catch-up, although a solid understanding of phonics is more important than familiarity with these programmes. A calm, warm approach, clear boundaries and positive behaviour management will help you thrive.

Requirements

• KS1 classroom experience, ideally in Year 1 or Year 2
• Strong phonics knowledge and experience supporting reading groups
• Positive behaviour management skills
• Understanding of neurodiversity and emotional regulation
• An enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply
• Two professional references covering recent work with children

Key Responsibilities

• Work alongside the teacher, supporting pupils flexibly across the class
• Lead phonics and reading groups, providing targeted support where needed
• Reinforce phonics and writing skills across the curriculum
• Encourage positive behaviour and support emotional regulation
• Complete a 30-minute lunchtime duty

Our client can offer you

• A varied Year 2 Teaching Assistant role within a supportive team
• An established phonics programme and experienced leadership
• Flexibility for the right candidate, with four days a week considered
• Ongoing support from your Teach Now consultant

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