Teaching Assistant (Phonics Intervention Lead)

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Location: St Helens

Start Date: ASAP

Contract: Full-Time, Term-Time Only

Teaching Assistant - Phonics Intervention Lead

An inclusive and welcoming primary school in St Helens is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join their team as soon as possible. This rewarding role will involve leading targeted phonics interventions to support pupils in developing their early reading, writing, and communication skills.

This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate Teaching Assistant who has experience supporting primary-aged children and a strong understanding of phonics programmes.

Key Responsibilities

- Deliver high-quality phonics intervention sessions to individuals and small groups

- Support pupils in developing early literacy and reading skills

- Work closely with class teachers to identify pupils requiring additional support

- Monitor, record and report on pupil progress

- Adapt intervention strategies to meet the needs of individual learners

- Support children with varying abilities, including those who may require additional learning support

- Encourage confidence, engagement, and a love of reading

- Assist in maintaining a positive and inclusive learning environment

- Support classroom activities when not delivering intervention sessions

Benefits:

- Supporting and welcoming school environment

- Opportunity to make a significant impact on pupils' literacy development

- Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement

- Competitive rates of pay

- Opportunities for ongoing professional development

If you are passionate about helping children develop essential reading skills and would like to be part of a committed school team in St Helens, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact us for more information