Key Stage 1 Teaching Assistant (Phonics Specialist)
Location: Harrow, London
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-Time, Term Time Only

Passionate About Early Reading? Join Our Team!

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Key Stage 1 Teaching Assistant to join our welcoming and successful primary school in Harrow from September 2026.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Teaching Assistant who has a strong understanding of phonics and a passion for helping young learners develop confidence and success in reading and writing.

Working closely with class teachers and the English Lead, you will play a key role in supporting pupils across Key Stage 1, delivering targeted interventions and helping children achieve their full potential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support teaching and learning within Key Stage 1 classrooms.
• Deliver high-quality phonics sessions and interventions.
• Provide targeted support for pupils requiring additional help with early reading and writing skills.
• Assist with pupil assessments and progress monitoring.
• Support the implementation of the school's chosen phonics programme.
• Promote a positive, inclusive and engaging learning environment.

The Successful Candidate Will Have:

• Previous experience working within a primary school setting.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of systematic synthetic phonics.
• Experience delivering phonics interventions and supporting early literacy development.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A patient, nurturing and positive approach to supporting children.
• A commitment to raising achievement and ensuring every child succeeds.

We Offer:

• A friendly and supportive staff team.
• Enthusiastic pupils who enjoy learning.
• High-quality professional development opportunities.
• A well-resourced learning environment.
• A leadership team committed to staff wellbeing and career progression.

If you are passionate about helping children become confident readers and want to make a lasting impact on their educational journey, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today and become part of our thriving school community from September 2026.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

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