Teaching Assistant - Reading & Phonics

Teaching Assistant - Reading & Phonics

Q - Are you an English graduate with a 1st Class / 2:1 Degree looking for an exciting new opportunity to support students 1:1 and in group settings?

Q - Are you passionate about supporting students who struggle with Literacy and Reading?

EdEx are working with an outstanding Waltham Forest based Primary School are looking for enthusiastic graduates with strong academics and a passion for education to join as a Teaching Assistant - Reading & Phonics for the entire academic year, starting in September 2025 through till July 2026.

These roles are specifically designed to target and support students within Reading, Literacy (English) and Phonics. You will be responsible for assessing pupils' phonics and delivering catch-up interventions across Reception to Year 6. The team is currently 3 strong, so you will have support and experience around you.

EdEx have placed over 700 graduates into school-based roles in the last 2 years, who then go onto an array of careers, this school are one of our closest clients and genuinely value their staff. They will train you and support you, with plenty of opportunities for growth within the school and wider trust of schools.

If this Teaching Assistant - Reading & Phonics role sounds like the ideal position for you, please read on to find out more!

Teaching Assistant - Reading & Phonics - What will you do day to day?

• Helping to lead catch up sessions as directed by the Reading Lead
• Scribe work for students that struggle with the pace of lessons
• 1:1 and small group work in and out of the classroom
• Liaison with teachers to support breaking down barriers to learning
• Supervising and supporting identified children with SEN / Additional Needs in 1:1, group or whole class situations ensuring their safety and access to learning in a purposeful and supportive learning environment
• Run and support phonics sessions and catch-up interventions for pupils across Reception to Year 6

Teaching Assistant - Reading & Phonics - Ideal Candidate

• 1stClass or 2:1 Degree and a strong set of A-Levels
• A passion for supporting students in Primary Education
• Perfect for aspiring Primary Teachers (Teacher Training Opportunity in September 2025)
• Confident and comfortable leading catch-up sessions in a variety of subjects
• Previous experience supporting children; if this is in a school based setting then even better!
• This can also include; Tutoring, Babysitting, Summer Camps, Support Work, Voluntary SEN Work and anything else children related!
• Some experience with Phonics (ideally Little Wandle or if not Read Write Inc) would be amazing - but not essential
• Committed to supporting children to achieve the best possible results they can

Teaching Assistant - Reading & Phonics - Further Details about the role

• Teaching Assistant - Reading & Phonics
• Role starting September 2025 - Long Term - Full Time (5 days per week, Monday - Friday)
• £105 - £115 per day - paid weekly!
• Working School Hours, typically 8:30am - 4:00pm
• Located in the Borough of Waltham Forest
• Fantastic SEN Provisions and Training Opportunities (CPD)
• Outstanding OFSTED Graded School

If this Teaching Assistant - Reading & Phonics vacancy sounds like something that could benefit your long-term career plans, then apply to today, via the job board / website you've seen it on. Ideally with your updated CV attached.

Your personal consultant (James) will then be in touch from EdEx to discuss the role in more detail, if you're shortlisted for the role. Contact is typically made within 24 hours if shortlisted.

We look forward to receiving your application and good luck!

Teaching Assistant - Reading & Phonics

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