Company: TRADEWIND RECRUITMENT
Job Type: Permanent, FullTime
Salary: £13.68 - £14.80 per hour
Phonics Intervention Teaching Assistant (TA) - Accrington, (BB5)
Are you a passionate Teaching Assistant with proven experience in delivering Phonics Intervention? We're seeking a dedicated, skilled individual to join a supportive primary school environment in Accrington, Lancashire, to help our Key Stage 1 and Early Years pupils achieve reading and writing confidence.
If you have a strong understanding of systematic synthetic phonics programmes and a desire to make a measurable difference to children's early literacy, we want to hear from you!
Role and Responsibilities As a Phonics Intervention TA in Accrington, you will be responsible for:
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Delivering Targeted Interventions: Planning and leading engaging, structured phonics keep-up sessions for small groups and individual pupils identified as needing additional support, primarily in Early Years (EYFS) and Key Stage 1 (KS1).
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Tracking and Reporting:Monitoring and assessing pupil progress using the school's chosen phonics programme (e.g., Read Write Inc., Letters and Sounds), and providing detailed feedback to the Class Teacher and SENDCo.
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Resource Creation: Creating tailored, effective, and multi-sensory learning resources to support targeted phonics skills.
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Classroom Support: Providing general classroom support to the Class Teacher, promoting good behaviour, and assisting with pupil engagement in literacy and numeracy activities.
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Safeguarding: Upholding the school's commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
What We're Looking For (The Ideal Candidate) -
Essential Experience: Proven experience working as a Teaching Assistant or delivering phonics interventions in a primary or EYFS setting.
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Phonics Knowledge: Strong, working knowledge of a systematic synthetic phonics programme. Relevant training (Read Write Inc., etc.) is highly desirable.
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Skills: Excellent communication, organisation, and relationship-building skills.
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Qualities: A patient, nurturing, and adaptable approach with a true passion for early literacy and supporting pupils' self-esteem and independence.
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Qualifications: A relevant Teaching Assistant Qualification (Level 2 or 3) is preferred.
Why Work with Us in Accrington? -
Join a welcoming and supportive school community dedicated to high standards and early reading success.
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Access to ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
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Make a tangible, positive impact on the lives of young learners in the Accrington area.
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Competitive, weekly pay via PAYE.
How to Apply for this Accrington TA Job To apply for this exciting opportunity as a Phonics Intervention Teaching Assistant in Accrington, please click "Apply Now" or send your updated CV and a cover letter detailing your experience to Rachel on .
Tradewind are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be required to undergo a full DBS check and referencing process.