At a Glance
- Tasks: Support Year 2 students in reading, phonics, and writing while leading small groups.
- Company: A welcoming primary school in Haringey with a supportive team.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate, flexible hours, and ongoing support from experienced leadership.
- Other info: Opportunity for flexibility and professional growth in a nurturing environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's learning and development in a vibrant classroom.
- Qualifications: Experience in KS1, strong phonics knowledge, and positive behaviour management skills.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
A welcoming primary school in Haringey is seeking a Year 2 Teaching Assistant with strong phonics knowledge to help children become confident readers. Working across a lively, mixed class, you will support the teacher, lead small groups and provide extra encouragement where needed. This is a whole-class role, with a focus on reading, phonics and writing. The school uses Little Wandle and Rapid Catch-up, although a solid understanding of phonics is more important than familiarity with these programmes. A calm, warm approach, clear boundaries and positive behaviour management will help you thrive.
Requirements
- KS1 classroom experience, ideally in Year 1 or Year 2
- Strong phonics knowledge and experience supporting reading groups
- Positive behaviour management skills
- Understanding of neurodiversity and emotional regulation
- An enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply
- Two professional references covering recent work with children
Key Responsibilities
- Work alongside the teacher, supporting pupils flexibly across the class
- Lead phonics and reading groups, providing targeted support where needed
- Reinforce phonics and writing skills across the curriculum
- Encourage positive behaviour and support emotional regulation
- Complete a 30-minute lunchtime duty
Our client can offer you
- A varied Year 2 Teaching Assistant role within a supportive team
- An established phonics programme and experienced leadership
- Flexibility for the right candidate, with four days a week considered
- Ongoing support from your Teach Now consultant
Teach-Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures. We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance.
Year 2 Teaching Assistant in London employer: Teach Now
Teach Now is an excellent employer, offering a supportive and welcoming environment for its Catering Manager role in a primary school in Essex. With a strong focus on staff wellbeing, professional development opportunities, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on children's health and wellbeing, this position provides a rewarding career path in education. Enjoy the benefits of term-time-only hours, allowing for a healthy work-life balance while contributing to a positive dining experience for students.
