Phonics Teaching Assistant: Ignite

Phonics Teaching Assistant - Full Time, Long Term

Mainstream Primary School | Immediate/September Start Available/ Fleetwood

A friendly and supportive mainstream primary school in Fleetwood is looking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic Phonics Teaching Assistant to support pupils across EYFS and Key Stage 1 on a full-time, long-term basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about early years education, literacy development, and helping children build confidence in reading, writing, and communication.

The successful candidate will work closely with class teachers and the school's phonics lead to deliver targeted phonics interventions and provide classroom support for pupils who require additional help with early reading and language development.

The Role

As a Phonics Teaching Assistant, you will:

Support children across Reception, Year 1, and Year 2 with phonics and early literacy skills
Deliver small group and 1:1 phonics interventions
Assist pupils with blending, segmenting, decoding, and pronunciation
Support children working below age-related expectations
Help prepare engaging phonics resources and learning activities
Encourage reading fluency, confidence, and classroom participation
Work alongside teachers to track pupil progress and identify areas for improvement
Support children with additional learning or speech and language needs where required

The role may involve supporting pupils following recognised phonics schemes such as:

Read Write Inc.
Little Wandle
Letters and Sounds
Jolly Phonics Previous experience with any phonics programme would be highly beneficial, although training can be provided.

The Ideal Candidate Will:

Have experience working within a primary school or early years setting
Have strong knowledge of phonics and early reading development
Be patient, nurturing, and encouraging
Be confident leading small group interventions independently
Have excellent communication and behaviour management skills
Be passionate about supporting children to achieve their full potential
Be able to build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents

This role would suit:

Experienced Teaching Assistants
EYFS or KS1 support staff
Graduates considering teacher training
Candidates with tutoring or literacy intervention experience

The School Offers:

A welcoming and inclusive school environment
Supportive senior leadership and experienced teaching staff
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Well-resourced classrooms and phonics programmes
Opportunity for long-term progression within the school

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a genuine difference in children's early education and help develop the foundational skills that shape future learning.

Please apply now, or contact Issy via (url removed) / (phone number removed) to discuss the phonics teaching assistant position in Fleetwood further