THE READING RESCUE! – Literacy Intervention Assistant | Durham

Milk Education; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible days and hours

Free CPD training

Resources and lesson plans

Educator wellbeing support

Consultant support

Long-term opportunities

Job summary

Milk Education is seeking a Literacy Intervention Assistant to join a Primary School in Durham. You will deliver 1:1 and small-group reading interventions, support phonics, vocabulary and comprehension, and help pupils close literacy gaps.

You’ll work closely with teachers to support progress, adapt activities for different abilities and build confidence in reluctant readers. This role offers competitive pay, flexible days and dedicated consultant support.

Qualifications

• Experience in tutoring, education, childcare, youth work or similar – desirable but not essential.
• A graduate or aspiring teacher.
• Volunteer or placement experience working with children.

Responsibilities

• Delivering 1:1 and small-group reading interventions.
• Supporting phonics and word recognition.
• Developing vocabulary and comprehension.
• Helping pupils close literacy gaps.
• Encouraging children to discover books they enjoy.
• Building confidence in reluctant readers.
• Adapting activities to different abilities.
• Working closely with teachers to support pupil progress.
• Celebrating every milestone—from reading a new word to finishing a whole book.

Skills

Reading support

Phonics

Vocabulary development

Comprehension

1:1 tutoring

Small-group instruction

Patience and encouragement

Confident communication

Education

Graduate or aspiring teacher

Job description

THE READING RESCUE! – Literacy Intervention Assistant | Durham

Durham | September 2026 | Primary Schools | Full-Time

Could you turn “I hate reading” into “Can I read another one?”

Milk Education is looking for a Literacy Intervention Assistant to join a welcoming Primary School in Durham.

We’re looking for someone who can make reading feel fun, achievable and exciting for pupils who need a little extra support.

You’ll work with individuals and small groups, helping children develop their phonics, reading, vocabulary and comprehension skills while building the confidence they need to become independent learners.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Delivering 1:1 and small-group reading interventions.
• Supporting phonics and word recognition.
• Developing vocabulary and comprehension.
• Helping pupils close literacy gaps.
• Encouraging children to discover books they enjoy.
• Building confidence in reluctant readers.
• Adapting activities to different abilities.
• Working closely with teachers to support pupil progress.
• Celebrating every milestone — from reading a new word to finishing a whole book!

We’re Looking For…

Someone who is:

• Patient, enthusiastic and encouraging.
• A confident communicator.
• Passionate about helping children learn.
• Comfortable working 1:1 and with small groups.
• Experienced in tutoring, education, childcare, youth work or similar — desirable but not essential.
• A graduate or aspiring teacher.
• Someone with volunteering or placement experience working with children.
• Reliable and ready to make a genuine difference.

Why This Role?

Because one small breakthrough can change everything.

One new word.

One sentence read independently.

One child finally putting their hand up to read.

You could be the person who helps make that happen.

Why Milk Education?

• Competitive rates of pay with temp-to-perm routes available.
• Speedy registration process & fast-track compliance.
• Flexible days and working hours to suit your schedule.
• FREE CPD training.
• FREE PSHE lesson plans and resources.
• Educator Wellbeing support.
• School Preparation Pack.
• 24/7 support from your personal consultant.
• Long-term and permanent opportunities.

This role is paid within the advertised pay scale. Your starting rate will be determined by your qualifications, relevant experience, and the requirements of the assignment.

All applicants will be subject to compliance checks in line with DfE, Keeping Children Safe in Education and APSCo guidelines.

Milk Education is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.