KS1 Teaching Assistant - Phonics & Early Learning

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

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