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Phonics Teaching Assistant

Tradewind Recruitment
Posted a day ago, valid for 18 days
Location

Manchester, Greater Manchester M17 1DJ, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • A Primary school in Trafford is seeking an experienced Phonics Teaching Assistant to support students in Early Years and KS1.
  • Candidates should have a strong background in Phonics, ideally with experience in Jolly Phonics, Letter & Sounds, or Read Write Inc.
  • The role requires leading intervention groups and working with SEND students, necessitating a solid understanding of the National Curriculum.
  • The position offers a salary of £100 per day and requires a proven track record of supporting pupils in Early Years and KS1, along with strong language and literacy skills.
  • This role starts in September 2025 and candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK and be subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure.

Phonics Teaching Assistant - Trafford

Are you and experienced Teaching Assistant who feels confident delivering Phonics sessions to students in Early Years and KS1?

This two-form entry Primary school require a Teaching Assistant to work with students in KS1 with strong experience in Phonics. Ideally you will have experience working with and using Jolly Phonics, Letter & Sounds and/or Read Write Inc. You will lead Intervention groups and work with SEND students so you may need a strong knowledge of the National Curriculum.

The school offer excellent specialist spaces for interventions to be delivered and have great leadership teams who respect work/life balance. To be considered for this position you must have a proven track record of supporting pupils in Early Years and KS1, including academic interventions in reading/writing or maths; have strong language and literacy skills; be able to engage pupils and differentiate work according to academic levels; and a clear understanding of phonics.

Details of the Role:

  • 8:15-4:00
  • Opportunity for a permanent contract after a temporary period of work
  • Onsite parking and good transport links
  • September 2025 start

To join us and be successful in this Teaching Assistant role, you will need to:

  • Have Primary School and phonics experience
  • Be subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) and professional reference checks
  • Provide a CV with employment/education history included. Employment breaks must be explained
  • Have the legal right to work in the UK

The benefits of working your initial temporary period in the role through Tradewind include:

  • We offer you more certified CPD courses than any other education recruitment agency, 25 to be exact! That's 18 more than our next nearest competitor!
  • Great referral scheme - recommend a friend and earn up to *£100
  • Full interview preparation and assistance - so you're fully prepped and confident, increasing your chances of success.
  • Online Portal for your time sheets and to log your availability
  • Free social and networking events to get to know your peers and consultants

If this sounds like the perfect role for you:

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.