Phonics Specialist; Advanced Teaching Assistant

Phonics Specialist (Advanced Teaching Assistant)

Grade: E

Contract Type:
Permanent, term time only

Hours:

32.5 hours per week (8:30am – 3:30pm, with a 30‑minute lunch break)

Location:

Easingwold, North Yorkshire – Easingwold Community Primary School

We are looking for a permanent, full‑time Advanced Teaching Assistant (ATA) to join us from Monday 7th September 2026 at Easingwold Community Primary School, North Yorkshire.

We need a dedicated phonics champion to support children from Reception all the way up to Year
6. Reading is the golden thread running through our school, and you will be right at the heart of it.

• Know the Little Wandle programme inside out.
• Believe in "keep up, not catch up" and know how to bridge learning gaps early.
• Bring energy and pace to 1:1 and small group sessions.
• Spot when a child needs a different approach, including children with SEND or EAL.
• Build confidence and a genuine love for books.
• Enjoy looking at pupil data with teachers to figure out the best next steps for each child.

We are a happy, friendly, and hardworking team. Our school runs on three simple values:
Respect, Responsibility, and Resilience. Visitors always tell us how polite, kind, and well-behaved our pupils are, and we are incredibly proud of them.

We recently achieved a "Good" Ofsted rating with three "Outstanding" areas. We know that we only achieve great things by building strong relationships and truly knowing every child.

• A warm welcome: A proper induction and a supportive team to help you settle in quickly.
• Top-tier training: Regular Little Wandle development and full safeguarding updates so you feel confident in your role.
• A chance to shape lives: Opportunities to get involved in our school trips, clubs, and wide-ranging personal development activities.
• Real wellbeing support: School leaders who actually care about your workload. We run regular staff surveys to listen to your feedback, and you will have 24/7 access to the NYC Health Assured Scheme.

Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure, suitable references and medical clearances are required for appointment to this post. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. We comply with the legal right to fair work and equal opportunity