Job Description

Phonics Intervention Teaching Assistant
Southwark - excellent transport links
Full-Time (Term Time Only)
Pay: £95-£110 per day (PAYE only)
ASAP Start - July 2026

SANZA Teaching Agency are working with a high-achieving, creative and exceptionally well-led 3-form entry Primary School in Southwark who are seeking an experienced Phonics Intervention Teaching Assistant to join their vibrant team. This role is ideal for someone with strong Read Write Inc experience OR Jolly Phonics and a genuine passion for helping children make rapid progress in early reading.

About the School:

Outstanding behaviour and a calm, purposeful atmosphere
High-performing teaching teams across all year groups
Two-form entry structure, offering superb collaboration and shared planning
Forward-thinking senior leadership with a real commitment to staff development

About the Role - Phonics Intervention Teaching Assistant

The school is seeking a passionate practitioner to deliver targeted phonics support across EYFS and KS1.

Your role will include:

Delivering Read Write Inc (RWI) interventions to individual pupils and small groups
Supporting pupils who require additional help with early reading, blending, segmenting and decoding
Tracking progress and feeding back to class teachers and the phonics lead
Working closely with experienced teachers, parallel year groups and the school's literacy coordinator
Helping maintain the school's strong reading culture
Ensuring sessions are engaging, structured and well-paced
Supporting class-based learning when required
Creating an encouraging and motivating environment for all learners

The School is Looking For Someone Who: