KS1 Teaching Assistant: Phonics & Reading Support

Just Teachers Ltd; Preston; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Justteachers is seeking a KS1 Teaching Assistant for a long-term, full-time role in a Preston primary school commencing September 2026. You will support teaching and learning across KS1, delivering targeted phonics and reading interventions.

You will work with small groups and individual pupils, support pupils with varying learning needs, assist with classroom preparation and displays, promote positive behaviour and engagement, and help track pupil progress in a caring, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Previous UK primary school experience.
• Experience supporting pupils within KS1.
• Strong understanding of phonics programmes.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning across KS1 classrooms.
• Deliver targeted phonics and reading interventions.
• Work with small groups and individual pupils.
• Support pupils with varying learning needs.
• Assist with classroom preparation and displays.
• Encourage positive behaviour and engagement.
• Support assessment activities and pupil progress tracking.
• Promote children’s confidence and independence.
• Help maintain a safe and inclusive learning environment.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and support staff.

Skills

KS1 support

Phonics interventions

Small group work

Pupil progress tracking

Behaviour support

Classroom displays

Safety & inclusion

Team collaboration

Relationship building

Staff support

Job description

Justteachers is seeking a KS1 Teaching Assistant for a long-term, full-time role in a Preston primary school commencing September 2026. You will support teaching and learning across KS1, delivering targeted phonics and reading interventions.

You will work with small groups and individual pupils, support pupils with varying learning needs, assist with classroom preparation and displays, promote positive behaviour and engagement, and help track pupil progress in a caring, inclusive environment.