Details:
- Salary: £100 - 120 - Day
- Job Type: Contract
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Day
- Location: Newham London
- Date: 2 weeks ago
Description:
Are you an experienced, highly motivated Teaching Assistant with a passion for early literacy? Do you have proven success delivering the Read Write Inc. phonics programme?
On behalf of a highly regarded academy in Newham, our agency is seeking a dedicated and proactive Key Stage 1 Teaching Assistant to join their dynamic team for the upcoming academic year. This is an exciting opportunity to make a measurable impact on young children's learning and development in a supportive, collaborative primary school environment.
Key Responsibilities
As a vital part of the Key Stage 1 team, your day-to-day duties will include:
Phonics Delivery: Planning and delivering daily Read Write Inc. phonics sessions to a designated group, ensuring strong fidelity to the programme and excellent pupil progress.
Classroom Support: Working closely within a KS1 classroom and across the wider phase to support teaching and learning, helping all pupils achieve their full potential.
Assessment & Collaboration: Partnering with class teachers and the phonics lead to assess student progress, adapt learning provisions, and maintain exceptionally high standards in early reading and writing.
Wider School Duties: Supporting the school's OPAL (Outdoor Play and Learning) provision by supervising outdoor playtimes. You will help foster a positive, engaging, safe, and inclusive environment where active participation is encouraged for all children.
What We Are Looking For
The ideal candidate will be a professional, organised, and flexible team player who brings:
Experience: Proven, hands-on experience working within a Key Stage 1 setting.
Specialist Knowledge: Completed Read Write Inc. phonics training with a confident, skilled track record of high-quality delivery.
Mindset: A proactive, positive approach with a genuine passion for supporting young children's development.
Skills: Strong communication skills, high expectations for student achievement, and the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues.
What the Role Offers
This position offers fixed, consistent term-time hours (8am-4pm), allowing you to fully immerse yourself within a fantastic school community for the full academic year.
Please click 'Apply Now' to submit your CV, or contact the Randstad Education team for a confidential discussion about this role.
Randstad Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates will be subject to a full enhanced DBS check and rigorous pre-employment vetting