Teaching Assistant - Intervention Specialist

Key Stage 1 Phonics & Interventions TA – Boost Literacy!

Location:

Altrincham, Trafford (WA14)

Salary: £95.00 – £102.50 per day

Job Type: Full-time, Long‑term contract until July

Start Date:

Immediate

Do you have the skills to close learning gaps and give young readers the confidence they need to thrive? We are recruiting a dedicated KS1 Interventions Specialist for an 'Outstanding' Primary School in Altrincham. This role is highly targeted, focusing entirely on boosting reading, writing and numeracy confidence for small groups of pupils in Year 1 and Year 2 who need extra help.

• Deliver structured, high‑impact phonics intervention sessions to small groups of pupils.
• Pull pupils out of the main classroom to run targeted catch‑up sessions in literacy and math.
• Monitor, track and record pupil progress, feeding back data directly to the KS1 Lead.
• Create bespoke, engaging learning resources to keep pupils motivated.
• Work collaboratively with class teachers to tailor support to individual learning styles.

• Deep knowledge of primary phonics programmes (e.g., Read Write Inc., Letters and Sounds, Phonics Bug).
• Previous experience running academic interventions or working closely with KS1 pupils.
• An ambitious individual; this role is ideal for experienced TAs or aspiring teachers looking to make a measurable impact.
• A passion for raising standards in literacy and numeracy.

• Top daily rates reflecting your specialist phonics knowledge.
• Dedicated intervention spaces and top‑tier resources provided by the school.
• Free on‑site staff parking and excellent working conditions in an outstanding school.

If this role matches your aspirations, please apply now with your updated CV.

Additional Information:

• This is a temporary position unless stated otherwise.
• Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.
• The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Staff/volunteers must provide an up‑to‑date DBS and complete other mandatory compliance checks in line with DfE guidelines.
• If the position involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.
• Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long‑term assignments.

Lauren Cobbin
Telephone: 0161 529 9200 l Ext 5014