Intervention Specialist (Phonics)

At Protocol Education, we know that strong phonics foundations change everything. In Key Stage 1, those early reading skills unlock confidence, independence and a genuine love of learning. For some children, especially those with additional needs, mastering phonics takes targeted, consistent and specialist support.

That’s why we’re focused on recruiting skilled Phonics Intervention Specialists who understand just how crucial these early steps are. We’ll match you with KS1 roles that suit your experience, strengths and availability, and you’ll be supported by a consultant who genuinely understands early literacy and structured intervention work.

These roles are ideal for Teaching Assistants and support staff with hands-on experience delivering phonics programmes such as Read Write Inc, Letters and Sounds, Little Wandle or similar structured schemes. You might have supported pupils who are struggling to blend, segment or retain sounds, or worked with children who need phonics taught in a more personalised, multi-sensory way.

You’ll work closely with class teachers and English leads to deliver targeted one-to-one and small group interventions, helping pupils close gaps, build fluency and grow in confidence. Often starting after half-term, these roles are focused, purposeful and hugely rewarding.

In KS1, phonics isn’t just about passing the screening check. It’s about giving children the tools to access the whole curriculum. It’s about that moment when blending finally clicks. It’s about watching a child realise, “I can read this.”

If you’re passionate about early literacy and love seeing those lightbulb moments happen, this could be the perfect next step for you.

Why Choose Protocol Education?

•      Flexible working to fit around you
•      Competitive daily pay, paid weekly
•      Local SEN schools and mainstream settings
•      Dedicated consultants with SEN expertise
•      Simple, easy-to-use booking system
•      PAYE, plus £250 for referring a teacher

Pay: £13.75 - £14.75 per hour 

Location: BS7

A Bit About You:

•      Experience supporting children with SEN, aged 4–11
•      Calm, patient and emotionally attuned
•      Expereience with phonics and EYFS curriculum
•      Confident supporting behaviour, communication and regulation needs
•      Comfortable working one-to-one and in small groups
•      A strong understanding of inclusive practice and SEN strategies

What We Need to Get You Started:

•      Passport
•      Two proofs of address, such as driving licence, utility bill or council tax letter
•      CV covering the last 10 years of work or education, with any gaps explained
•      Two years of references, including SEN or childcare where applicable
•      OSPC if you have lived overseas for three months or more in the last five years

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.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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