Early Phonics & Literacy TA for ASD Support

REESON Education; Edgware; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

REESON Education are seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant for a Barnet primary school in NW9 to start ASAP. The role involves supporting children with SEN and working 1:1 with pupils to aid early phonics and literacy.

The successful candidate will join a supportive EYFS ASD Resource Base team, gain ongoing CPD, and help children develop communication and reading skills through engaging activities.

Responsibilities

• Flexible role supporting children on a 121 basis as well as more general support in the greater classsroom.
• Provide targeted support with early phonics and literacy, helping children develop their awareness of sounds, letters and early reading skills.
• Support phonics activities and interventions planned by the EYFS Lead, reinforcing key sounds and early reading concepts through engaging, play-based activities.
• Help children develop phonemic awareness, listening skills, sound recognition and early blending at an appropriate level.
• Encourage communication and language development alongside early literacy, using repetition, modelling and visual support where appropriate.
• Adapt phonics and literacy activities to meet individual children's communication, sensory and developmental needs.
• Use songs, rhymes, stories and practical activities to develop children's phonological awareness and enjoyment of language.
• Support children with transitions, sensory needs, personal care and daily routines where required.
• Work collaboratively with the EYFS Lead and other Teaching Assistants to provide a consistent and structured learning environment.
• Encourage children's confidence, independence and engagement with learning through positive and nurturing support.

Job description

REESON Education are seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant for a Barnet primary school in NW9 to start ASAP. The role involves supporting children with SEN and working 1:1 with pupils to aid early phonics and literacy.

The successful candidate will join a supportive EYFS ASD Resource Base team, gain ongoing CPD, and help children develop communication and reading skills through engaging activities.