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Teaching Assistant

Job description

Teaching Assistant / Phonics Support (Primary School - Louth Area)

Start Date: ASAP
Duration: Until July 2026
Hours: Approx. 3.5 hours per day
Pay: Hourly rate or half-day rate (depending on experience)

Simply Education are working with a small primary school to recruit an experienced Teaching Assistant with strong Read Write Inc. (RWI) experience.

This is a long-term role offering consistency through to July 2026, supporting phonics sessions each morning followed by afternoon interventions.

Working Pattern:

  • 10:00am - 12:00pm: RWI / Phonics support

  • 12:00pm - 12:30pm: Lunch

  • 12:30pm - 1:00pm: Lunchtime sports club

  • 1:00pm - 2:00pm: Intervention support

(The lunchtime sports club ensures the role remains paid across the day.)

The Role:

  • Supporting and delivering RWI/phonics sessions

  • Running targeted intervention groups

  • Leading a short lunchtime sports activity

  • Supporting pupils' reading progress and confidence

  • Working closely with teaching staff

The Ideal Candidate:

  • Proven Read Write Inc. (RWI) experience - essential

  • Primary school experience

  • Confident working with small groups

  • Reliable, enthusiastic, and committed long-term

  • Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)

What Simply Education Offer:

  • Long-term role until July 2026

  • Flexible pay structure (hourly or half-day rate)

  • Dedicated consultant support

  • Access to training and CPD opportunities