KS1 Phonics Teaching Assistant (Long-Term)

TeacherActive; Batley; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 consultant support

CPD courses and certificates

Market leading pay

Referral scheme (£200)

Job summary

TeacherActive is recruiting a Primary Teaching Assistant for a mainstream primary school in Dewsbury, with KS1 involvement and a strong emphasis on phonics and early reading. You will work closely with the class teacher to support pupils across KS1, delivering phonics activities and helping maintain a positive learning environment.

The role is long-term from September, with a focus on phonics and early reading development and the opportunity to grow through CPD and a supportive onboarding

Qualifications

• A relevant Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent is desirable.
• Experience working with children within a primary school setting.
• Experience supporting pupils across Key Stage 1 / KS1.
• Strong knowledge and experience of phonics and early reading.
• A positive and proactive approach to supporting learning.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with their learning under the direction of the class teacher.
• Deliver phonics activities and assist with early reading development.
• Help create a positive classroom environment to support engagement and learning.

Skills

Phonics knowledge

Early reading

Education

Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent

Job description

TeacherActive is recruiting a Primary Teaching Assistant for a mainstream primary school in Dewsbury, with KS1 involvement and a strong emphasis on phonics and early reading. You will work closely with the class teacher to support pupils across KS1, delivering phonics activities and helping maintain a positive learning environment.

The role is long-term from September, with a focus on phonics and early reading development and the opportunity to grow through CPD and a supportive onboarding