Phonics Teaching Assistant: Inspire Early Reading Progress

Teach Plus Limited; Dover; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Teach Plus are currently working with a welcoming primary school in Tower Hamlets who are looking to appoint a dedicated Phonics Teaching Assistant for a November start.

You will support phonics sessions, work with individuals and small groups and help pupils build confidence with sounds, blending, segmenting and early reading.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Phonics Teaching Assistant who is passionate about early reading and enjoys helping children make progress.

Qualifications

• Previous UK primary school experience is essential.
• Experience supporting phonics is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of a recognised phonics programme would be advantageous.
• Strong understanding of early reading development.
• Patient, enthusiastic and nurturing approach.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with children individually and in small groups.
• Valid DBS on the Update Service is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver structured phonics sessions.
• Work with individuals and small groups.
• Reinforce phonics sounds, blending and segmenting.
• Support early reading and comprehension.
• Help pupils develop confidence and independence.
• Adapt activities to meet learning needs.
• Track pupil progress and provide feedback to teachers.
• Collaborate with class teacher and phonics lead.
• Support pupils requiring additional intervention.
• Maintain a positive and engaging learning environment.

Skills

Phonics knowledge

Communication skills

Patience and empathy

Job description

Teach Plus are currently working with a welcoming primary school in Tower Hamlets who are looking to appoint a dedicated Phonics Teaching Assistant for a November start.

You will support phonics sessions, work with individuals and small groups and help pupils build confidence with sounds, blending, segmenting and early reading.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Phonics Teaching Assistant who is passionate about early reading and enjoys helping children make progress.