Phonics Intervention Teaching Assistant - 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

Phonics Intervention Teaching Assistant - Early Reading Support

Primary Schools Manchester & Surrounding Areas Aspire People

Aspire People are recruiting a dedicated Phonics Intervention Teaching Assistant to support pupils across primary schools in Manchester and the surrounding areas.

This opportunity is ideal for an experienced Teaching Assistant who understands the importance of early reading and enjoys helping children develop the confidence and skills needed to become independent readers.

You will support pupils who need additional help with phonics, letter recognition, blending, segmenting and early reading fluency. Working alongside class teachers, you will help deliver focused activities that reinforce classroom learning and address individual gaps in understanding.

The Role:

• 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

The Ideal Candidate:

• Has recent UK-based school experience within the last two years, ideally supporting phonics or early reading
• Understands phonics development and early literacy
• Is confident working with EYFS and KS1 pupils
• Can explain concepts clearly and adapt activities to different ability levels
• Is patient, encouraging and able to motivate reluctant learners
• Has good communication and organisational skills
• Is committed to safeguarding and inclusive education

Experience delivering a recognised school phonics programme, such as Read Write Inc. or another structured approach, would be advantageous.

Why Work with Aspire People?

• Opportunities across EYFS, KS1 and primary intervention settings
• Daily supply, short-term and long-term placements
• Competitive daily pay rates
• Dedicated consultant support
• Opportunities to build experience in literacy intervention and pupil progress

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.