Primary Teaching Assistant

Vision for Education Ltd; Kendal; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Vision for Education is seeking an enthusiastic Primary Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Kendal, Cumbria, supporting a Year 1 class from asap for the 2026/27 academic year, with potential for a permanent position.

You will assist with reading, writing, phonics and numeracy, deliver targeted phonics interventions and help pupils settle into routines, developing confidence and independent learning.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children in a primary school setting.
• Phonics experience desirable; Read Write Inc. familiarity advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning within a Year 1 classroom.
• Provide general classroom support to the class teacher and pupils throughout the school day.
• Support pupils with early reading, writing, phonics and communication skills.
• Deliver targeted phonics interventions to individuals and small groups where required.
• Help pupils develop their confidence, independence and engagement with learning.
• Assist with classroom organisation and the preparation of learning resources.
• Support pupils in understanding classroom routines and expectations.
• Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.
• Help create an inclusive, engaging and nurturing classroom environment.
• Build positive relationships with pupils and staff to support positive learning outcomes.

Skills

Phonics delivery

Year 1 support

Classroom assistance

Phonics interventions

Job description

Primary Teaching Assistant - Kendal, Cumbria

Vision for Education is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Primary Teaching Assistant to work in a welcoming primary school in Kendal, Cumbria, supporting pupils in a Year 1 class. This rewarding Primary Teaching Assistant role in Kendal is available from as soon as possible for the full 2026/27 academic year, with the potential for a permanent position in 2027 for the right candidate.

The Role

This Primary Teaching Assistant position in Kendal, Cumbria, will involve providing classroom support within a Year 1 class, working closely with the class teacher to help pupils develop their confidence, independence and foundational learning skills.

As a Primary Teaching Assistant, you will play an important role in supporting pupils during the early stages of their primary education, helping them settle into classroom routines and develop essential skills in reading, writing, communication and numeracy.

The successful Primary Teaching Assistant will:

• Support teaching and learning within a Year 1 classroom.
• Provide general classroom support to the class teacher and pupils throughout the school day.
• Support pupils with early reading, writing, phonics and communication skills.
• Deliver targeted phonics interventions to individuals and small groups where required.
• Help pupils develop their confidence, independence and engagement with learning.
• Assist with classroom organisation and the preparation of learning resources.
• Support pupils in understanding classroom routines and expectations.
• Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.
• Help create an inclusive, engaging and nurturing classroom environment.
• Build positive relationships with pupils and staff to support positive learning outcomes.

This Primary Teaching Assistant role in Kendal would suit someone with previous experience supporting children within a primary school setting, particularly those who enjoy working with younger pupils and helping them develop essential early learning skills.

Previous phonics experience is highly desirable, particularly experience delivering structured phonics interventions. Familiarity with Read Write Inc. or similar phonics programmes would be advantageous.

The successful candidate will be patient, enthusiastic and proactive, with a genuine passion for helping children make progress and enjoy their learning.

The School

Vision for Education is recruiting on behalf of a welcoming primary school in Kendal, Cumbria, which is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment where children are encouraged to develop academically, socially and emotionally.

The school places importance on creating a positive learning environment where pupils feel sa