Teaching Assistant - Year 1 Phonics Focus

GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a Teaching Assistant with a focus on phonics for a role in Newham. The position is full-time and long-term, ideal for individuals passionate about early learning. Key responsibilities include delivering phonics lessons and providing tailored support to students. The role requires experience in primary education and strong communication skills. The agency offers the chance for a permanent contract in a friendly school environment.

Benefits

Potential for permanent contract

Supportive team environment

Modern, well-equipped school

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a primary school setting is essential.
• Confidence in delivering phonics lessons and interventions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A proactive and supportive approach to learning.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the delivery of engaging phonics lessons and activities.
• Provide one-to-one and small group phonics interventions.
• Collaborate with teachers to implement learning strategies.
• Create a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Monitor and assess student progress, providing feedback.

Skills

Experience in primary school setting

Confidence in phonics instruction

Excellent communication skills

Proactive learning support

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Teaching Assistant - Year 1 Phonics Focus

Location: Newham

Salary Range: £90 - £105 per day (Depending on experience)

Start time: ASAP, 8:30 am – 4:00 pm

Contract: Long-term, Full-time

Are you passionate about supporting young learners and confident in delivering phonics interventions? A lovely school in Newham needs a Year 1 Teaching Assistant, offering a long-term, full-time position starting in January 2025.

About the role

As a Year 1 Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting phonics instruction and interventions, helping students build a strong foundation in literacy. You will work closely with the class teacher and other staff to ensure every child receives tailored support.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the delivery of engaging phonics lessons and activities.
• Provide one-to-one and small group phonics interventions to support literacy development.
• Collaborate with teachers to plan and implement learning strategies.
• Create a positive and inclusive learning environment for students.
• Monitor and assess student progress, providing feedback to the teacher.

Requirements

• Previous experience working in a primary school setting is essential.
• Confidence in delivering phonics lessons and interventions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A proactive and supportive approach to learning.
• Have an updated CV and an enhanced DBS registered to the update service (or be willing to apply for one).

By joining our team in Newham, you will have the chance to contribute to an engaging learning environment, helping students overcome challenges and celebrate successes. This is more than just a job—it's a chance to make a difference in every school day.

What We Offer

• Potential to secure a permanent contract in the future.
• Opportunity to work in a modern, well-equipped school.
• Join a supportive and friendly team in a lovely school environment.

If you are an enthusiastic and compassionate Teaching Assistant ready to inspire and support students in their learning journey, we encourage you to apply and join our client school in Newham.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service or completing an application for a new check.

As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education is committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.

For more information or to register your interest in the Teaching Assistant role, or to be considered, please click apply now to submit your full and up-to-dateCV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.