Early Reading Intervention Assistant – North Newcastle

Location: North Newcastle, Tyne and Wear
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 North Newcastle, helping pupils develop essential early literacy skills.

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.

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.

What We Offer

• A supportive and inclusive school community.

• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.

• The opportunity to make a measurable difference to children’s reading outcomes.

• Competitive rates of pay and flexible working options.

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

Send CVs to matthew.milton@milk-education.co.uk.

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