KS1 Phonics & Early Learning TA – Reading & Maths Support

Aspire People; Manchester; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

Dedicated consultant support

Opportunities across Manchester primar

Job summary

Aspire People are recruiting KS1 Teaching Assistants to support Year 1 and Year 2 across Manchester primary schools, with a focus on phonics and early literacy.

You will work with class teachers to reinforce learning and support pupils in reading, writing and maths, while promoting positive learning habits in diverse classroom settings. Roles include both full-time and part-time placements with safeguarding checks in place.

Qualifications

• Experience working within a UK primary school, ideally KS1
• Good understanding of early phonics and reading development
• Confident supporting early Maths and English
• Patient, engaging and supportive approach

Responsibilities

• Support pupils within Year 1 and Year 2 classrooms
• Reinforce phonics teaching and early reading activities
• Listen to children read and support reading comprehension
• Help pupils develop early writing and handwriting skills
• Support foundational Maths, including number recognition and calculation
• Deliver 1:1 and small-group learning activities
• Support pupils who are falling behind with key learning objectives
• Encourage independence, confidence and positive classroom behaviour
• Work closely with the class teacher to support pupil progress

Skills

Patience

Reading support

Communication

Team collaboration

Job description

Aspire People are recruiting KS1 Teaching Assistants to support Year 1 and Year 2 across Manchester primary schools, with a focus on phonics and early literacy.

You will work with class teachers to reinforce learning and support pupils in reading, writing and maths, while promoting positive learning habits in diverse classroom settings. Roles include both full-time and part-time placements with safeguarding checks in place.