Phonics Intervention TA for Early Reading Support

Aspire People; Manchester; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Consultant support

Literacy intervention experience

Flexible placements

Job summary

Aspire People are recruiting a dedicated Phonics Intervention Teaching Assistant to support pupils across primary schools in Manchester and the surrounding areas. The role focuses on early reading, blending, segmenting and letter sounds, working alongside class teachers to reinforce classroom learning.

You will deliver individual and small-group phonics sessions, monitor progress and provide feedback to teachers.

Qualifications

• Experience in UK primary schools within the last two years.
• Understanding of phonics development and early literacy.
• Experience with EYFS and KS1 pupils.
• Ability to adapt activities to different ability levels.
• Commitment to safeguarding and inclusive education.

Responsibilities

• Delivering individual and small-group phonics interventions.
• Supporting pupils to recognise letter sounds and apply phonics knowledge.
• Helping children develop blending and segmenting skills.
• Supporting early reading, word recognition and reading fluency.
• Reinforcing learning delivered through the school's phonics programme.
• Preparing appropriate resources and practical learning activities.
• Monitoring pupil engagement and recording progress against learning targets.
• Providing feedback to teachers about areas where pupils may need further support.
• Encouraging children who lack confidence or struggle with reading.
• Maintaining a positive, structured and supportive learning environment.

Skills

Phonics intervention

Reading support

EYFS/KS1 support

Classroom support

Communication

Job description

Aspire People are recruiting a dedicated Phonics Intervention Teaching Assistant to support pupils across primary schools in Manchester and the surrounding areas. The role focuses on early reading, blending, segmenting and letter sounds, working alongside class teachers to reinforce classroom learning.

You will deliver individual and small-group phonics sessions, monitor progress and provide feedback to teachers.