Year 1 Primary Teaching Assistant — Phonics & CPD

Vision For Education Ltd.; Kendal; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PAYE daily pay

Guaranteed pay scheme

Social events

Pension contributions

CPD

Dedicated consultant

Job summary

Vision for Education is seeking an enthusiastic Primary Teaching Assistant to support a Year 1 class in Kendal, Cumbria. The role is for the full 2026/27 academic year, with potential for a permanent position in 2027 for the right candidate.

You will assist with early reading, phonics and numeracy, help with classroom routines, and contribute to an inclusive learning environment across the school day, collaborating closely with the class teacher and support staff.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children in a primary school or similar setting.
• Ability to support early reading, writing and phonics development.
• Experience delivering phonics interventions (Read Write Inc or similar).
• Confident in supporting Year 1 pupils and following teacher instruction.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Classroom support

Phonics interventions

Read Write Inc

Year 1 support

Job description

Vision for Education is seeking an enthusiastic Primary Teaching Assistant to support a Year 1 class in Kendal, Cumbria. The role is for the full 2026/27 academic year, with potential for a permanent position in 2027 for the right candidate.

You will assist with early reading, phonics and numeracy, help with classroom routines, and contribute to an inclusive learning environment across the school day, collaborating closely with the class teacher and support staff.