Teaching Assistant - RWI Phonics specialist

Desian Education; Runcorn; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Desian Education is partnering with a welcoming mainstream primary school in Runcorn to recruit an experienced Teaching Assistant on a full-time temporary basis starting January.

You will lead on RWI phonics interventions across KS1 and LKS2, supporting year 1 to year 3 pupils with 1:1 and small group sessions and reporting progress to the deputy head teacher.

You will work within a supportive team, benefit from ongoing training and access to exclusive vacancies through Desian Education's network.

Qualifications

• Experience using the RWI phonics scheme with ability to lead specific phonics interventions.
• Expert knowledge of the KS1 national curriculum.
• Experience delivering 1:1 and small group phonics interventions.
• Willingness to obtain an Enhanced DBS or possession of update service.

Responsibilities

• Lead phonics interventions across KS1 and LKS2 as part of the core duties.
• Support Year 1–3 pupils across classes with targeted interventions.
• Report pupil progress to the deputy head teacher and adjust plans accordingly.
• Implement positive behaviour strategies to boost pupil confidence.

Skills

RWI phonics experience

Phonics interventions

1:1 and small group support

Behaviour management

Education

NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning

DBS Enhanced (update service) or willing to obtain

Job description

Teaching Assistant - RWI Phonics specialist

Desian Education are proud to be working in partnership with an extremely supportive and welcoming mainstream primary school in Runcorn as they require an experienced and reliable teaching assistant to join their team on a full-time temporary basis from January.

This school are able to commit until the end of the academic year due to funding being confirmed. Within this role you will lead on phonics interventions across KS1 (Key Stage 1) and LKS2 (Lower Key Stage 2).

Your new role:

As a teaching assistant within this school you will be joining an extremely supportive and welcoming team of likewise professionals. You will support across the year 1, year 2, and year 3 classes, leading on 1:1 and small group phonics interventions using the RWI scheme. You will report directly into the deputy head teacher on your pupils individual progress and further requirements.

Other duties will include:

• Competing interventions in additional core subjects as required
• Implementing positive behaviour strategies with a focus on positive reinforcement to boost confidence
• Accurately tracking and recording pupil progress including recognising key milestones

What you’ll get in return:

• Competitive rates of pay
• Company pension scheme
• Free training and professional development
• Dedicated support from an experienced Education consultant
• Access to exclusive vacancies
• Desian Education’s Refer a Friend scheme

What you need to succeed:

To be considered in your application you must:

• Have full "Right to Work" in the UK
• An Enhanced Children's DBS certificate on the update service or willingness to obtain
• Expert knowledge of the KS1 national curriculum
• Experience using the RWI phonics scheme with the ability to lead specific phonics interventions
• Be able to commit to a long-term full-time contract
• Relevant referenceable classroom experience
• An NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning or equivalent qualification is advantageous but not essential