Year 1 Teaching Assistant - TA3

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Poulton-le-Fylde; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term role

Immediate start

Supportive school culture

Job summary

Teaching Personnel are partnering with a welcoming primary school in Poulton-le-Fylde to appoint a Level 3 Teaching Assistant (or higher) to support a Year 1 class on a full-time basis. This long-term role runs until the end of the academic year (July 2027) with an immediate start, offering stability and the chance to make a real impact in early literacy.

The successful candidate will lead phonics sessions and targeted interventions, monitor pupil progress, and work closely with the class

Qualifications

• Hold a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or higher.
• Experience working in a primary school setting.
• Confident supporting early reading, phonics and literacy development.

Responsibilities

• Provide general classroom support within a Year 1 class.
• Deliver phonics sessions and targeted intervention groups.
• Support children one-to-one and in small groups.
• Assist the class teacher with delivering engaging lessons.
• Encourage positive behaviour and participation in learning.
• Monitor pupil progress and feed back to the class teacher.

Skills

Level 3 TA qualification

Primary school experience

Phonics support

Communication

Education

Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Poulton-le-Fylde
Full-Time | Long-Term Role
Start Date: ASAP
Until the End of the Academic Year- July 2027

Teaching Personnel are working in partnership with a welcoming primary school in Poulton-le-Fylde that is looking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic Level 3 Teaching Assistant (or higher qualification) to support a Year 1 class on a full-time basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Teaching Assistant seeking a long-term role within a supportive school. The successful candidate will provide general classroom support while also leading small-group phonics sessions and targeted interventions, helping pupils build confidence and achieve their full potential.

• Providing general classroom support within a Year 1 class
• Delivering phonics sessions and targeted intervention groups
• Supporting children on a one-to-one and small-group basis
• Assisting the class teacher with the delivery of engaging lessons
• Encouraging positive behaviour and participation in learning
• Monitoring pupil progress and feeding back to the class teacher

• Holds a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or higher
• Has experience working within a primary school setting
• Confident supporting early reading, phonics and literacy development
• Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Is proactive, engaging and passionate about supporting young learners
• Can commit to the role for the remainder of the academic year

• A warm and welcoming school community
• Supportive leadership and experienced staff team
• Engaged and enthusiastic pupils
• A rewarding opportunity to make a real impact in Year 1
• Long-term, full-time employment for the full academic year

This position is available for an immediate start and is expected to continue until the end of the academic year. It would suit an experienced Teaching Assistant looking for stability and the opportunity to become a valued member of a school's Year 1 team.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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