KS1 Teaching Assistant — Phonics & SEND Support

Teaching Personnel; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rate

Full-time role

Support from dedicated consultant

Make a lasting difference

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking a dedicated KS1 Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming mainstream primary school in Blackburn for the full academic year. The role involves supporting pupils across Key Stage 1, both in the classroom and with targeted intervention work.

You will work closely with the class teacher to promote early literacy, phonics, and positive behavior, ensuring a safe and inclusive learning environment for all children.

Qualifications

• Has previous experience working within a primary school setting.
• Has experience supporting pupils within KS1.
• Has knowledge of phonics schemes and early reading development.
• Is confident delivering interventions and monitoring progress.
• Has experience supporting children with SEND.
• Demonstrates excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Is patient, adaptable and committed to helping children achieve their potential.
• Holds a relevant Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Providing general classroom support within a KS1 setting.
• Supporting the class teacher with the delivery of engaging learning activities.
• Delivering phonics interventions and supporting pupils to develop early literacy skills.
• Conducting phonics assessments and monitoring pupil progress.
• Delivering reading and writing intervention programmes to individuals and small groups.
• Supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) to access learning successfully.
• Building positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents.
• Helping to create a safe, inclusive and nurturing learning environment.
• Assisting with classroom preparation, resources and assessment activities.

Skills

Primary school experience

Phonics interventions

SEND experience

Communication and teamwork

Patience and adaptability

Education

Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Teaching Personnel is seeking a dedicated KS1 Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming mainstream primary school in Blackburn for the full academic year. The role involves supporting pupils across Key Stage 1, both in the classroom and with targeted intervention work.

You will work closely with the class teacher to promote early literacy, phonics, and positive behavior, ensuring a safe and inclusive learning environment for all children.