Early Years Phonics Teaching Assistant (Full-Time)

Vision For Education Ltd.; Newton Aycliffe; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rate

Guaranteed pay scheme

Pension contributions

Professional development

Ongoing support

Meaningful impact

Job summary

Vision for Education is working with a local primary school in the DL5 area of Darlington to recruit a qualified Early Years Teaching Assistant for a full-time role starting January 2027. The role supports young children with early learning, phonics, and school readiness in a nurturing, inclusive environment.

You will work closely with the class teacher to deliver age-appropriate activities, support phonics sessions, and help children develop early reading and writing skills, while promoting

Qualifications

• Requires a relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification or recognised equivalent EYFS qualification.
• Experience supporting phonics in an Early Years or primary school setting.
• Experience as a Teaching Assistant in Nursery, Reception or another Early Years environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher in delivering engaging Early Years learning activities.
• Deliver and support phonics activities using appropriate teaching strategies and resources.
• Work with individual children and small groups to develop phonics knowledge, letter recognition and early reading skills.
• Support children with letter sounds, blending, segmenting and early word recognition.
• Help develop children's early literacy, communication, speaking and listening skills.
• Support early writing, mark-making, number recognition and basic mathematical development.
• Encourage children's confidence, independence and positive learning behaviours.
• Provide targeted support for children who require additional help with their learning and development.
• Assist with play-based learning activities that support children's social, emotional, physical and academic development.
• Help prepare classroom resources, displays and learning materials.
• Promote positive behaviour and support consistent classroom routines.
• Create a safe, welcoming, stimulating and inclusive learning environment.
• Work collaboratively with the class teacher and wider school team to monitor children's progress.
• Build positive relationships with children and colleagues.
• Follow the school's safeguarding policies and procedures at all times.

Skills

Phonics

EYFS knowledge

Teamwork

Safeguarding

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

EYFS qualification

Job description

Vision for Education is working with a local primary school in the DL5 area of Darlington to recruit a qualified Early Years Teaching Assistant for a full-time role starting January 2027. The role supports young children with early learning, phonics, and school readiness in a nurturing, inclusive environment.

You will work closely with the class teacher to deliver age-appropriate activities, support phonics sessions, and help children develop early reading and writing skills, while promoting