Primary Intervention Teaching Assistant

Aspire People; Peacehaven; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate opportunities

Full-time and part-time positions

Dedicated consultant support

Job summary

Aspire People in Manchester is recruiting experienced Teaching Assistants with a focus on interventions, catch-up support and helping pupils progress.

This role involves delivering 1:1 and small-group interventions, supporting Reading, Phonics, Writing and Maths, and feeding back to teachers. Ideal for TAs with UK primary school experience and Level 2/3 qualification; opportunities include full-time and part-time placements across Manchester schools.

Qualifications

• Level 2/3 TA qualification or relevant experience.
• Recent UK primary school experience.
• Previous intervention experience.
• Good understanding of the primary curriculum.
• Strong knowledge of phonics, Reading, English and/or Maths.

Responsibilities

• Delivering 1:1 and small-group interventions.
• Supporting Reading and comprehension.
• Delivering phonics and early reading support.
• Supporting Maths and numeracy.
• Helping pupils develop writing skills.
• Identifying and supporting gaps in learning.
• Adapting activities to individual needs.
• Monitoring pupil progress.
• Feeding back to teachers.
• Supporting pupils with SEND where required.
• Building confidence and independence.

Skills

Interventions

Reading

Phonics

Maths

Education

Level 2/3 TA qualification

Job description

Primary Intervention Teaching Assistant - Reading, Phonics & Maths

Manchester | Immediate Opportunities | Full-Time & Part-Time | Aspire People

Do you enjoy helping children overcome gaps in their learning?

Aspire People are currently recruiting experienced Teaching Assistants with a particular interest in interventions, catch‑up support and helping pupils make progress.

With schools now back, we're working with primary schools across Manchester who need additional support for pupils who may require extra help with Reading, Phonics, Writing and Maths.

This is ideal for a TA who enjoys working closely with individuals and small groups and gets real satisfaction from seeing pupils gain confidence and make progress.

Your Role Could Include:

• Delivering 1:1 and small-group interventions
• Supporting Reading and comprehension
• Delivering phonics and early reading support
• Supporting Maths and numeracy
• Helping pupils develop writing skills
• Identifying and supporting gaps in learning
• Adapting activities to individual needs
• Monitoring pupil progress
• Feeding back to teachers
• Supporting pupils with SEND where required
• Building confidence and independence

We're Looking For:

• Level 2/3 TA qualification or relevant experience
• Recent UK primary school experience
• Previous intervention experience
• Good understanding of the primary curriculum
• Strong knowledge of phonics, Reading, English and/or Maths
• Patient and encouraging approach
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils

Experience supporting SEND, Pupil Premium or pupils working below age-related expectations would be particularly beneficial.

Why Aspire People?

• Immediate opportunities
• Full‑time and part‑time positions
• Daily, short‑term and long‑term work
• Potential permanent opportunities
• Access to primary schools across Manchester
• Dedicated consultant support

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.