Primary Teaching Assistant: Phonics & Small-Group Support

Thrive Group; Widnes; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Thrive Education is recruiting an experienced Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming Primary School in Widnes from September 2026. You will support pupils across the curriculum in a Junior class, delivering small group interventions and working closely with the class teacher to monitor progress.

This full-time role offers the chance to contribute to a supportive school environment, with ongoing Thrive Education support. Eligibility for Enhanced DBS and references apply.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a school setting.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of Little Wandle Phonics.
• Positive, proactive and nurturing approach.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning within a Junior class.
• Deliver small group interventions and classroom support.
• Work closely with the class teacher to monitor pupil progress.
• Support phonics development where required, using Little Wandle methods.
• Create a positive and engaging learning environment.

Skills

Phonics knowledge (Little Wandle)

Communication skills

Teamwork

Relationship building

Job description

Thrive Education is recruiting an experienced Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming Primary School in Widnes from September 2026. You will support pupils across the curriculum in a Junior class, delivering small group interventions and working closely with the class teacher to monitor progress.

This full-time role offers the chance to contribute to a supportive school environment, with ongoing Thrive Education support. Eligibility for Enhanced DBS and references apply.