Year 1 Teaching Assistant: Phonics & Reading Support

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Preston; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a mainstream primary school in Fulwood, Preston. You will work primarily in a Year 1 classroom, supporting learning and development under the guidance of the class teacher.

Hours are 8:45am–3:15pm, Monday to Friday, with a start date of 19th October. The role is fixed-term until the end of the academic year, with potential for extension for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Teaching assistant or childcare qualification required.
• Experience supporting young children in school settings is desirable.
• Strong reading and phonics understanding is advantageous.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patient, caring and flexible approach to supporting pupils.

Responsibilities

• Supporting teaching and learning within a Year 1 classroom.
• Delivering guided reading sessions to small groups of pupils.
• Planning and delivering targeted phonics intervention groups.
• Providing additional support to children who require extra help with their learning.
• Encouraging children’s confidence, independence and engagement in lessons.
• Assisting with classroom preparation and general classroom duties.
• Promoting positive behaviour and supporting pupils’ social and emotional development.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Patience & flexibility

Education

Teaching Assistant qualification

Childcare qualification

Job description

Teaching Assistant (Year 1)

Fulwood, Preston Monday to Friday | 8:45am – 3:15pm Start Date: 19th October Fixed-Term until End of Academic Year (Potential to Extend)

We are currently seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming mainstream primary school in the Fulwood area of Preston. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about supporting young children in their educational journey and helping them achieve their full potential.

Working primarily within a Year 1 classroom, you will play a key role in supporting pupils' learning and development, working alongside the class teacher to create an engaging and positive learning environment.

• Supporting teaching and learning within a Year 1 classroom.
• Delivering guided reading sessions to small groups of pupils.
• Planning and delivering targeted phonics intervention groups.
• Providing additional support to children who require extra help with their learning.
• Encouraging children's confidence, independence and engagement in lessons.
• Assisting with classroom preparation and general classroom duties.
• Promoting positive behaviour and supporting pupils' social and emotional development.

• A recognised Teaching Assistant qualification or Childcare qualification (or equivalent).
• Previous experience supporting young children within a school, nursery, childcare or similar setting is highly desirable.
• A good understanding of early reading and phonics would be advantageous.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A patient, caring and flexible approach to supporting pupils.

• Location: Fulwood, Preston
• Hours: 8:45am – 3:15pm, Monday to Friday
• Start Date: 19th October
• Duration: Long-term, fixed-term position until the end of the academic year, with the possibility of extension for the right candidate.

If you are a motivated and nurturing individual looking to make a real difference in a primary school setting, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to be considered for this rewarding Teaching Assistant opportunity.

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