Primary Teaching Assistant

Year 1 / Year 2 Teaching Assistant – Phonics Support

Location:

Barnet, HA8
Salary: £90-£100 per day

Contract:

Full-time, temporary

Start Date:

September 2026
Key Stage: KS1 – Year 1 or Year 2

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.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

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.

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.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification.

We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination.

Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.

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.