KS1 Phonics & Early Learning Teaching Assistant

Aspire People; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Consultant support

Manchester placements

Job summary

Aspire People is seeking KS1 Teaching Assistants to support Year 1 and Year 2 across Manchester primary schools, focusing on phonics and early reading. You'll work with teachers to reinforce learning, deliver 1:1 and small-group activities, and help pupils build confidence in Maths and English.

The role offers both full-time and part-time opportunities in Manchester and surrounding areas, with safeguarding checks and a supportive consultant from Aspire People.

Qualifications

• Recent experience in a UK primary school, ideally KS1
• Strong understanding of early phonics and reading development
• Confidence in supporting early Maths and English
• Patient, engaging and supportive approach
• Confidence with individuals and small groups
• Valuing early intervention and strong learning foundations

Responsibilities

• Support Year 1 and Year 2 pupils across primary schools in Manchester
• 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 objectives
• Encourage independence, confidence and positive classroom behaviour
• Collaborate with the class teacher to track pupil progress

Skills

KS1 teaching experience

Phonics support

Early reading development

Maths basics support

Reading comprehension support

Small group instruction

1:1 support

Classroom behaviour management

Job description

Aspire People is seeking KS1 Teaching Assistants to support Year 1 and Year 2 across Manchester primary schools, focusing on phonics and early reading. You'll work with teachers to reinforce learning, deliver 1:1 and small-group activities, and help pupils build confidence in Maths and English.

The role offers both full-time and part-time opportunities in Manchester and surrounding areas, with safeguarding checks and a supportive consultant from Aspire People.