Phonics Specialist TA

Tradewind Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency for educational professionals is seeking a Phonics Specialist Teaching Assistant in Birmingham. In this full-time role, you will collaborate with teachers, provide individualized phonics instruction, and support students' literacy development. A Level 2 qualification in a related field and experience in a teaching environment are required. Join us to make a positive impact in students' learning journey.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Access to 2500 accredited courses

Referral bonus scheme

Full interview preparation

Social and networking events

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 2 or equivalent qualification in a related subject.
• Previous experience as a teaching assistant or similar role.
• Ability to adapt to different year groups and subjects.
• Commitment to support all students, including those with SEN.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teachers to implement phonics lessons.
• Provide small-group or one-on-one phyics instruction.
• Assess and monitor students' phonics skills.
• Provide feedback to teachers and parents on student progress.
• Create a positive learning environment for phonics development.

Skills

Phonics instruction

Communication skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Support for SEN students

Education

Level 2 qualification in related subject

Job description

Overview

As a Phonics Specialist Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and students to deliver effective phonics interventions and support students' literacy development. You will play a critical role in helping students build strong phonics skills, which are fundamental to their reading and writing abilities.

This is a full time role

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with classroom teachers to plan and implement phonics lessons and activities that are aligned with curriculum standards and best practices.
• Provide small-group or one-on-one phonics instruction to students who need additional support or intervention, using evidence-based strategies.
• Assist with assessing and monitoring students\' phonics skills through informal observations and formal assessments.
• Provide feedback to teachers and parents on students\' progress in phonics and collaborate with the team to develop strategies to address individual student needs.
• Create a positive and inclusive learning environment where students feel supported and motivated to develop their phonics skills.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a Level 2 or equivalent qualification in a related subject such as childcare, education or health and social care
• Previous experience in a teaching assistant or similar role
• The ability to work flexibly and adapt to different year groups and subjects
• A strong commitment to supporting the needs of all students, including those with SEN
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Demonstrated experience in delivering phonics instruction to students, preferably in a school or educational setting.

If you are passionate about helping students develop strong phonics skills and supporting their literacy development, we would love to hear from you!

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

About Tradewind

• We attract top educational talent and in return offer top rates of pay
• We care more about your training and development than any other agency - we are partnered with the National College, and you will have access to over 2500 accredited courses!
• Great referral scheme - recommend a friend and earn a brilliant bonus of up to 100!
• Full interview preparation and assistance - so you\'re fully prepped and confident, increasing your chances of success
• Online Portal for your timesheets and log your availability
• Free social and networking events to get to know your peers and consultants.

Does this sound like a role for you? If so, we would love to hear from you. Alternatively, if this isn\'t quite the right fit but you would like to hear about some of our other vacancies across the West Midlands, please call the Birmingham office on (phone number removed), or email your CV to (url removed)