Early Intervention Assistant

Early Reading Intervention Assistant - Durham City Centre

Location: Durham city centre (and surrounding areas)
Contract: Full-time or part-time (term time only)
Start Date: September 2026
Salary: £#removed# per week

Do you have a passion for early reading and phonics? Are you confident in delivering Read Write Inc. sessions and supporting young learners to reach their full potential? We're looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Early Reading Intervention Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Durham, helping pupils develop essential early literacy skills.

As an Early Reading Intervention Assistant
, you'll play a vital role in supporting children who need extra help to develop their phonics knowledge and reading confidence.

You will:

• Deliver targeted catch-up sessions using the Read Write Inc. Phonics programme.
• Support Year 1 pupils at risk of not meeting the expected standard in the Phonics Screening Check
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• Work with Year 2 pupils who are required to resit the phonics assessment
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• Track and record pupil progress, providing regular feedback to class teachers and the phonics lead.
• Create a positive, nurturing environment where every child feels motivated to succeed.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience delivering or supporting the Read Write Inc. phonics programme.
• A solid understanding of early reading development and phonics instruction.
• Experience working with KS1 pupils in small groups or one-to-one.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.