Teaching Assistant - Phonics KS1
Cover People are currently recruiting for an Teaching Assistant to work across all key stage 1 providing Intervention support around Phonics.
The Role
A large, warm and welcoming Primary School based in Rochdale are looking for an experienced Teaching Assistant to join their team and provide support across KS1 supporting pupils with phonics interventions. The role would be to work full time Monday – Friday, the working hours are 8:30am – 3:30pm.
The school require the Teaching Assistant to be skilled and experienced with working with children in Key Stage One. The Teaching Assistant would also need to have previous experience working with phonics (any phonics scheme). The successful Teaching Assistant would also need them to be skilled at working in a team, following direction, as well as be reliable and punctual with good attendance.
The candidate must have:
- Prior experience working with children within KS1 / School setting
- Experience and knowledge of phonics
- Knowledge of the KS1 curriculum.
- Excellent behaviour management skills
- Excellent communication skills
- DBS on update register
- References for last 2 years work history
- Up to date CV
Responsibilities
- Phonics interventions
- Working in small groups and 1:1
- KS1 curriculum
- Work alongside Class Teachers
- Adhere to school safeguarding policy
The School
- Ages 4-11
- Recently rated “GOOD” in OFSTED
- Supportive Parents
- Strong community links
- Welcoming, friendly and supportive staff
The Benefits
- Excellent pay rates
- Long-term position with a potential contract
- On-going support from both the school and your Consultant
- Free online training programs
The School
This Primary school have leaders which are aspirational for pupils, including those pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The school are working on improving their curriculum and are working hard to develop their pupil’s abilities in all areas. Leaders have designed a range of additional experiences to help pupils to learn about the wider world. Pupils benefit from supportive relationships with staff. This helps them to feel happy and safe.
All candidates are subject to standard safeguarding and employment checks including a face to face interview and DBS checks.
Cover People are acting as an employment business on behalf of the school for this vacancy.
For further information, please call Mica on 0161 505 0439