Job Title: KS1 Phonics Teaching Assistant
Location: Bradford (BD7)
Salary: £8–£110 per day
Contract: Part-time, Term-Time Only
Start Date: September 2025
Can you make phonics click for young learners? BD7 needs you!
A friendly and inclusive primary school in BD7, Bradford is on the lookout for a Teaching Assistant with a phonics superpower. If you love helping children unlock the magic of reading and have a calm, encouraging approach, you’ll feel right at home here.
What you’ll be doing:
* Supporting pupils in Year 1 and Year 2 with early reading and phonics interventions
* Running small-group and 1:1 sessions using Letters and Sounds or Little Wandle
* Helping children grow in confidence and fluency
* Working closely with class teachers to track progress and celebrate wins
* Contributing to a warm, well-organised KS1 team
What we’re looking for:
* Experience supporting children with phonics or early reading
* A kind, patient attitude and the confidence to lead sessions independently
* Strong communication skills and a genuine passion for helping young learners
* Bonus if you’ve used phonics schemes in a school setting
With Protocol Education, you’ll get:
* Weekly pay via PAYE (no umbrella companies involved)
* FREE CPD—including phonics and reading interventions
* 1:1 support from your own dedicated consultant
* Quick, simple registration and access to local Bradford schools
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Think this sounds like a match?
Apply today or get in touch—we’d love to chat and help you step into a role that really makes a difference.
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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