📖 Turn “I Can’t” Into “I Can!” – Reading Support Assistant | Hartlepool

Turn “I Can’t” Into “I Can!” – Reading Support Assistant | Hartlepool

Hartlepool | September 2026 | Primary School | Full-Time

Love helping children find their confidence?

Milk Education is looking for a patient, enthusiastic and encouraging Reading Support Assistant to join a welcoming Primary School in Hartlepool this September.

You’ll be helping pupils who may need a little extra encouragement with reading, phonics, comprehension and literacy, working alongside teachers to make learning feel enjoyable and achievable.

This isn’t about simply sitting beside a child while they read.

It’s about helping them discover a love of books, celebrate their progress and believe in what they can achieve.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting pupils with reading and phonics on a 1:1 and small-group basis.
• Helping children develop their vocabulary, comprehension and confidence.
• Encouraging reluctant readers to become more engaged with books.
• Supporting literacy-based activities and interventions.
• Helping pupils practise new sounds, words and reading skills.
• Making reading sessions fun, positive and engaging.
• Working alongside the class teacher to identify areas where pupils need additional support.
• Celebrating progress and encouraging children to become independent learners.

We’re Looking For Someone Who…

• Has a genuine passion for helping children develop their confidence.
• Is patient, enthusiastic and encouraging.
• Enjoys reading and can make learning feel fun.
• Communicates clearly and builds positive relationships with children.
• Can work confidently with individuals and small groups.
• Has experience in a school, nursery, childcare, tutoring or youth setting – desirable but not essential.
• Could be a graduate, aspiring teacher or someone with volunteering/placement experience.
• Is reliable and ready to become a valued member of a school team.

Why This Role?

Imagine a child who doesn’t want to read aloud…

Then one day they put their hand up.

They read the sentence.

They get it right.

And they realise:

“Actually… I can do this.”

That’s the difference you could make.

Why Milk Education?

• Excellent rates of pay
• Fast-track registration
• FREE CPD training
• FREE teaching resources and lesson plans
• Educator Wellbeing support
• School Preparation Pack
• 24/7 support from your personal consultant
• Access to a wide range of school opportunities
• Opportunities for longer-term and permanent positions

Ready to Help a Child Find Their Voice?

If you’re passionate about reading, learning and helping children believe in themselves, we’d love to hear from you!

APPLY NOW – Send your CV to Bethany:

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Hartlepool – TS24 0AA

Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are APSCo Compliance+ accredited, meeting the highest standards in safer recruitment. All applicants will be subject to compliance checks in line with DfE, Keeping Children Safe in Education and APSCo guidelines.

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