Level 2 Teaching Assistant - Phonics & Early Learning

Aspire People; Manchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Aspire People are seeking qualified Level 2 Teaching Assistants to support early learning across EYFS and KS1 in Manchester and surrounding areas. The role focuses on phonics, early reading, literacy and numeracy support with daily supply, part-time or longer-term opportunities.

Candidates should have UK-based experience within the last two years and a recognised Level 2 TA qualification. Aspire People provides safeguarding commitments and vetted placements.

Qualifications

• Qualified Level 2 Teaching Assistant or equivalent.
• Experience supporting phonics and early reading activities in primary schools.
• Experience with early Maths and small-group support in EYFS/KS1.

Responsibilities

• Support phonics and early reading activities.
• Help pupils develop letter recognition and early literacy skills.
• Assist with basic numeracy and classroom activities.
• Provide individual and small-group support.
• Encourage confidence, communication and independence.
• Support play-based learning and classroom routines.
• Work closely with class teachers.

Skills

Level 2 TA qualification

Phonics support

Early literacy

EYFS/KS1 support

Education

Recognised Level 2 TA qualification

UK school experience (last 2 years)

Job description

Level 2 Teaching Assistant - Phonics & Early Learning

Manchester & Surrounding Areas November 2026 Onwards Primary Schools Aspire People

Aspire People are looking for qualified Level 2 Teaching Assistants with recent primary school experience to support early learning across EYFS and KS1.

This opportunity is suited to candidates who enjoy helping younger pupils develop essential skills in phonics, reading, writing and early Maths.

The Role:

• Supporting phonics and early reading activities
• Helping pupils develop letter recognition and early literacy skills
• Assisting with basic numeracy and classroom activities
• Providing individual and small-group support
• Encouraging confidence, communication and independence
• Supporting play-based learning and classroom routines
• Working closely with class teachers

Essential Requirements:

• A recognised Level 2 Teaching Assistant, Supporting Teaching and Learning or equivalent relevant qualification
• Relevant UK-based school experience within the last two years
• Practical experience supporting primary-aged children
• Confidence supporting early learning activities
• A patient, encouraging and nurturing approach

Experience in EYFS, Reception, Year 1 or Year 2 is particularly desirable.

We are interested in candidates available for daily supply, part-time or longer-term work from November 2026 onwards.

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.