Phonics Specialist Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive; Batley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

TeacherActive is seeking a Phonics Specialist Teaching Assistant for a Dewsbury primary school. The role is full-time and long-term from September, with potential to become permanent for the right candidate.

You will work across KS1, delivering targeted phonics support and helping pupils develop reading, decoding and communication skills. The successful applicant will have experience supporting phonics in a primary setting, KS1 experience, and a patient, engaging approach to learning.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting phonics within a primary school setting.
• Experience working with children across Key Stage 1 / KS1.
• Strong understanding of phonics and early reading.
• Ability to provide engaging individual and small group support.
• A patient and positive approach to supporting children's learning.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted phonics support across KS1 to help pupils develop reading and decoding skills.
• Contribute to improving early reading and communication abilities through dedicated small-group work.

Skills

Phonics

KS1 experience

Reading support

Communication skills

Patience & engagement

Job description

Job Title: Phonics Specialist Teaching Assistant Location: Dewsbury Start Date: September Salary: £100 - £110 per day

• Do you have experience delivering phonics support to children across Key Stage 1 / KS1?
• Are you a confident Phonics Specialist Teaching Assistant who can help pupils develop their early reading skills?
• Do you have a patient and engaging approach to supporting children with their learning?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a lovely primary school in Dewsbury, which provides a welcoming environment for both pupils and staff. The school has a friendly and supportive team who are committed to helping children develop and achieve their potential.

The school is looking to take on a Phonics Specialist Teaching Assistant on a full-time, long-term basis from September, with the potential to become permanent for the right Phonics Specialist Teaching Assistant. The successful applicant will work across Key Stage 1 / KS1, providing targeted phonics support and helping pupils develop their reading, decoding and communication skills.

The successful Phonics Specialist Teaching Assistant will have

• Experience supporting phonics within a primary school setting
• Experience working with children across Key Stage 1 / KS1
• A strong understanding of phonics and early reading
• The ability to provide engaging individual and small group support
• A patient and positive approach to supporting children's learning
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

In return for the above you can expect to receive

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme - Receive up to £200 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.