Early Reading Intervention Assistant – Gateshead

Location: Gateshead
Contract: Full-time or part-time (term time only)
Start Date: September 2026
Salary: £540 - 580 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 Gateshead, helping pupils develop essential early literacy skills.

Early Reading Intervention Assistant – About the Role

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.
• Work with Year 2 pupils who are required to resit the phonics assessment.
• 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.

Early Reading Intervention Assistant – About You

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.
• A proactive, patient, and supportive approach to learning.
• An enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).

A teaching assistant qualification (Level 2 or above) or equivalent experience is desirable.

Early Reading Intervention Assistant – What We Offer

Milk Education is an eco-friendly, purpose-driven supply agency, driven to make a change, with a mission to be the MOST REWARDING agency to work both with and for.

Benefits to YOU:

• Excellent rates of pay
• Flexible and long-term opportunities available
• Health and wellbeing support
• Free classroom resources and teaching materials
• 24/7 access to your dedicated consultant
• CPD and training support sessions
• Referral programme
• Ongoing support throughout your placement

If you're ready to make a lasting difference by supporting children’s literacy in Gateshead, we'd love to hear from you.

Please email your CV to: elena.stain@milk-education.co.uk

Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are APSCo Compliance+ accredited, meeting the highest standards in safer recruitment. All applicants will be subject to compliance checks in line with DfE, Keeping Children Safe in Education and APSCo guidelines.

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