Phonics Intervention Teaching Assistant

Intervention Teaching Assistant – Phonics (KS1)

Position: Intervention Teaching Assistant (Phonics)
Location: Primary School in Crosby
Start Date: After February Half Term - 24th
Duration: Until Easter (with potential for extension)

Agency: Teaching Personnel

Are you passionate about helping young learners build strong foundations in phonics and literacy? A welcoming and supportive primary school in Crosby is seeking a dedicated Intervention Teaching Assistant to work with Key Stage 1 pupils on phonics interventions.

About the Role

• Deliver small group and one-to-one phonics sessions to KS1 pupils.
• Support students in line with the school’s phonics strategy to close attainment gaps.
• Use phonics schemes such as Letters and Sounds, Read Write Inc., or Jolly Phonics to deliver targeted interventions.
• Monitor and assess pupil progress, feeding back to class teachers and SENCO.
• Encourage pupil confidence and engagement in reading and writing activities.
• Monday to Friday, 8:30am until 2:45pm.

Candidate Requirements

We are looking for a proactive and enthusiastic individual with:

• Experience in delivering phonics interventions using schemes like Letters and Sounds, Read Write Inc., or similar.
• A proven track record of supporting KS1 pupils to improve their reading and literacy skills.
• Excellent communication and rapport-building skills with young children.
• Flexibility, patience, and a positive attitude towards helping pupils achieve their potential.
• Desirable: Previous experience in a primary school setting and/or an understanding of KS1 curriculum requirements.

Why Join Us?

Teaching Personnel is a leading education recruitment agency, and we pride ourselves on connecting skilled professionals with rewarding opportunities. By joining us, you’ll benefit from:

• Competitive weekly pay.
• Access to free and discounted CPD opportunities to enhance your skills.
• A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your placement.
• Potential for longer-term opportunities within the school.

If you are passionate about making a difference in children’s education and meet the criteria above, we want to hear from you!

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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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