Phonics & Reading Support TA (EYFS/Year 1) - Term-Time

Teaching Personnel; Preston; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Induction and training

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking a Phonics and Reading Support Teaching Assistant to join a Preston primary school from September 2026. The role runs term-time, Monday to Friday, 8:40am–3:20pm, with pay at £14.25 per hour, paid weekly.

You will deliver targeted phonics support across EYFS and Year 1 and work with the school phonics lead to help children become confident readers. The ideal candidate will hold a Level 2 TA qualification, have UK mainstream classroom experience, and be patient,

Qualifications

• Level 2 TA qualification (or equivalent).
• UK mainstream classroom experience is essential.
• Strong understanding of early phonics and reading development.
• Experience of working with young children, ideally in EYFS or KS1.
• Patience, positivity and a nurturing approach to support learning and behaviour.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children.

Responsibilities

• Deliver targeted phonics interventions to pupils in EYFS and Year 1 using school-approved schemes.
• Support individual and small groups of children to develop early reading fluency and comprehension.
• Work closely with teaching staff to identify gaps and monitor pupil progress.
• Use effective questioning and modelling to engage and challenge learners.
• Provide positive encouragement and feedback to help children grow in confidence.
• Maintain accurate records of interventions and outcomes.
• Contribute to a calm, purposeful and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Patience

Positivity

Nurturing approach

Education

Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Teaching Personnel is seeking a Phonics and Reading Support Teaching Assistant to join a Preston primary school from September 2026. The role runs term-time, Monday to Friday, 8:40am–3:20pm, with pay at £14.25 per hour, paid weekly.

You will deliver targeted phonics support across EYFS and Year 1 and work with the school phonics lead to help children become confident readers. The ideal candidate will hold a Level 2 TA qualification, have UK mainstream classroom experience, and be patient,