Key Stage 1 Teaching Assistant - Literacy Focus

Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity to work within a thriving Key Stage 1 classroom where early literacy and confidence-building are at the heart of everything?

This welcoming primary school is seeking a Key Stage 1 Teaching Assistant to support pupils across Year 1 and Year 2. The school follows a clear phonics programme and places strong emphasis on early reading success. No previous classroom experience is required — full guidance and training will be provided by experienced staff.

Flexible working patterns are available, making this an excellent opportunity for those balancing other commitments.

• Supporting structured phonics and early reading sessions

• Listening to children read and reinforcing comprehension

• Assisting with handwriting and sentence-building activities

• Providing small group literacy intervention

• Supporting classroom routines and behaviour expectations

• Helping to prepare engaging literacy resources

• Established phonics scheme

• Supportive year group team

• Clear behaviour systems

• Teaching Assistant collaboration

• Weekly feedback and guidance

• No prior experience required

• Flexible hours available

• Weekly pay

• Opportunity to build literacy intervention skills

• Supportive and welcoming school environment

• Potential for long‑term progression

Step into a Key Stage 1 classroom where you can make a real difference in children’s early reading journey.

Apply today.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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