KS1 Teaching Assistant - Phonics & Early Learning

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

KS1 TEACHING ASSISTANT - PHONICS & EARLY LEARNING

Manchester & Surrounding Areas | Full-Time & Part-Time | Aspire People

Aspire People are looking for experienced KS1 Teaching Assistants to support Year 1 and Year 2 pupils across primary schools in Manchester.

These opportunities are particularly suited to practitioners who enjoy supporting early reading, phonics and foundational Maths, helping children develop the confidence and skills needed as they progress through Key Stage 1.

You will work alongside the class teacher to reinforce learning, support pupils who need additional guidance and encourage positive learning habits.

THE ROLE

• Supporting pupils within Year 1 and Year 2 classrooms
• Reinforcing phonics teaching and early reading activities
• Listening to children read and supporting reading comprehension
• Helping pupils develop early writing and handwriting skills
• Supporting foundational Maths, including number recognition and calculation
• Delivering 1:1 and small-group learning activities
• Supporting pupils who are falling behind with key learning objectives
• Encouraging independence, confidence and positive classroom behaviour
• Working closely with the class teacher to support pupil progress

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Has recent experience working within a UK primary school, ideally in KS1
• Has a good understanding of early phonics and reading development
• Is confident supporting early Maths and English
• Can encourage children who may lack confidence with learning
• Has a patient, engaging and supportive approach
• Is confident working with individuals and small groups
• Understands the importance of early intervention and strong learning foundations

Experience delivering phonics programmes or supporting children who require additional reading intervention would be particularly advantageous.

WHY WORK WITH ASPIRE PEOPLE

• Full-time and part-time opportunities
• Daily supply and long-term placements
• Competitive daily pay rates
• Dedicated consultant support
• Opportunities across a range of Manchester primary schools

All applicants will be subject to relevant safeguarding and compliance checks.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.