Phonics & Early Reading Intervention Assistants

Aspire People; Manchester; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People is recruiting Phonics and Early Reading Intervention Assistants to work across primary schools in Manchester and surrounding areas. You will support pupils with phonics, early reading, and literacy development, delivering small-group and individual activities to build confidence in learning.

Opportunities include daily supply and longer-term placements across EYFS, KS1, and KS2, with competitive daily pay rates and dedicated consultant support from Aspire People.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting phonics or early reading in a school setting.
• Recent experience in a UK primary school.
• Ability to support pupils individually and in small groups.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with phonics and early reading interventions.
• Deliver small-group and one-to-one learning activities.
• Assist pupils with phonemes and graphemes and early reading skills.
• Support blending and segmenting activities and reinforce classroom learning.
• Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to teachers.

Skills

Phonics support

Early reading

Small-group instruction

Individual support

Patience & empathy

Job description

Phonics & Early Reading Intervention Assistant - Primary Schools Manchester & Surrounding Areas Full-Time & Part-Time Aspire People

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant with a passion for helping children develop their early reading and phonics skills?

Aspire People are recruiting Phonics and Early Reading Intervention Assistants to work across primary schools in Manchester and the surrounding areas.

These opportunities are ideal for candidates who have experience supporting pupils with phonics, early literacy and reading development, and who enjoy helping children build confidence in their learning.

We have opportunities available now, including daily supply and longer-term placements.

The Role:

• Supporting pupils with phonics and early reading interventions
• Delivering small-group and individual learning activities
• Helping pupils develop their understanding of phonemes and graphemes
• Supporting early reading, blending and segmenting
• Reinforcing classroom learning and teacher-led interventions
• Monitoring pupil progress and providing feedback to teaching staff
• Encouraging confidence, engagement and positive learning habits

The Ideal Candidate:

• Has relevant experience supporting phonics or early reading
• Has recent experience working within a UK primary school
• Understands early literacy development
• Is confident supporting pupils individually and in small groups
• Has a patient, encouraging and nurturing approach
• Is available for full-time or part-time work

Why Work with Aspire People?

• Immediate and ongoing opportunities
• Full-time and part-time roles
• Daily supply and long-term placements
• Competitive daily pay rates
• Dedicated consultant support
• Opportunities across EYFS, KS1 and KS2

Relevant experience supporting phonics or early reading within a primary school is essential.

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.