Phonics Teaching Assistant

Phonics Teaching Assistant - Oldham

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:

8:30am-3:30pm

Opportunity for a permanent contract after a temporary period of work

Onsite parking and good transport links

July 2026 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:

Click 'Apply Now' to be considered for this Phonics Teaching Assistant position, located in Oldham. For more information about the role, contact Chris on 0161 674 0138 / chris.morgan@twrecruitment.com