Enable job alerts via email!

Phonics Teaching Assistant

Tradewind Recruitment

Manchester

On-site

GBP 18,000 - 26,000

Full time

26 days ago

Boost your interview chances

Create a job specific, tailored resume for higher success rate.

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Phonics Teaching Assistant to support students in Early Years and KS1. This role involves delivering engaging Phonics sessions and leading intervention groups, particularly for SEND students. The school prides itself on its excellent facilities and supportive leadership, ensuring a balanced work environment. If you have a strong background in phonics and a passion for early education, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in students' learning journeys. Join a team that values your contributions and offers ongoing professional development.

Benefits

Certified CPD Courses
Referral Scheme
Interview Preparation Assistance
Online Portal for Time Sheets
Free Social Events

Qualifications

  • Proven track record in supporting pupils in Early Years and KS1.
  • Strong understanding of phonics and the National Curriculum.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver Phonics sessions and lead intervention groups.
  • Engage pupils and differentiate work according to academic levels.

Skills

Phonics Instruction
Early Years Education
SEND Support
Literacy Skills
Differentiation Techniques

Education

Relevant Teaching Qualification

Tools

Jolly Phonics
Letter & Sounds
Read Write Inc.

Job description

Phonics Teaching Assistant - Trafford

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant who feels confident delivering Phonics sessions to students in Early Years and KS1?

This two-form entry Primary school requires a Teaching Assistant to work with students in KS1 with strong experience in Phonics. Ideally, you will have experience working with and using Jolly Phonics, Letter & Sounds, and/or Read Write Inc. You will lead Intervention groups and work with SEND students, so you may need a strong knowledge of the National Curriculum.

The school offers excellent specialist spaces for interventions to be delivered and has great leadership teams who respect work/life balance. To be considered for this position, you must have a proven track record of supporting pupils in Early Years and KS1, including academic interventions in reading/writing or maths; have strong language and literacy skills; be able to engage pupils and differentiate work according to academic levels; and a clear understanding of phonics.

Details of the Role:
  • 8:15-4:00
  • Opportunity for a permanent contract after a temporary period of work
  • Onsite parking and good transport links
  • September 2022 start
To join us and be successful in this Teaching Assistant role, you will need to:
  • Have Primary School and phonics experience
  • Be subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable), and professional reference checks
  • Provide a CV with employment/education history included. Employment breaks must be explained
  • Have the legal right to work in the UK
The benefits of working your initial temporary period in the role through Tradewind include:
  • We offer you more certified CPD courses than any other education recruitment agency, 25 to be exact! That's 18 more than our next nearest competitor!
  • Great referral scheme - recommend a friend and earn up to 100
  • Full interview preparation and assistance - so you're fully prepped and confident, increasing your chances of success.
  • Online Portal for your time sheets and to log your availability
  • Free social and networking events to get to know your peers and consultants

If this sounds like the perfect role for you, click 'Apply Now' to be considered for this Phonics Teaching Assistant position, located in Trafford. For more information about the role, contact Stephen on (phone number removed) / (url removed).

Get your free, confidential resume review.
or drag and drop a PDF, DOC, DOCX, ODT, or PAGES file up to 5MB.