Phonics Interventions and SEN Support Assistant – Full-Time

Location: Bognor Regis
Job Title: Phonics Interventions and SEN Support Assistant
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday

We are seeking a dedicated Phonics Interventions and SEN Support Assistant to work full-time in a dynamic primary school setting. This role involves providing targeted phonics interventions and tailored support for pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN). It’s an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact on children’s academic and personal growth while working closely with teaching staff to deliver effective support strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver structured phonics intervention sessions to small groups and individual pupils.
• Provide 1:1 and group support to children with SEN, tailoring your approach to meet their individual needs.
• Assist in developing and implementing personalised learning plans.
• Support pupils’ engagement and confidence in literacy and phonics.
• Collaborate with class teachers and SENCO to monitor progress and adapt interventions as needed.
• Contribute to creating a positive, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.

Essential Experience/Attributes:

• Previous experience working with children that have special educational needs.
• Experience delivering phonics interventions and supporting literacy development.
• A DBS check registered on the update service or a willingness to obtain one.
• A patient, empathetic, and nurturing approach to working with children.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• The ability to remain calm and adaptable in challenging situations.
• Must be able to understand and follow the school’s safeguarding procedures and behavioural policies.
• Qualifications related to education, SEN, or literacy support are not essential but will be considered favourably.

If you are interested or wish to discuss this role further, apply now!

Important Notice: To successfully apply for the above position, you should be eligible to work in the UK or hold a relevant work visa. Safeguarding, quality and integrity are at the heart of what we do. Pink Tile is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within education. During the application process, you will be required to:

– Provide details for us to complete reference checks before employment.
– Provide an Enhanced DBS on the update service or be willing to obtain one (which Pink Tile can assist with).

Pink Tile Education, their schools, and candidates all share the view of “Best Fit, Every Time,” and our role is to ensure that every candidate we place has a positive impact on the team of their new employers. Please note the pay is inclusive of the 12.07% PAYE holiday. We have a policy, as a matter of courtesy, to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we sometimes cannot reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time, your application may have been unsuccessful on this specific occasion, but we encourage you to apply for positions that you may see in the future. Alternatively, please check missed calls and all your email folders as it may have been that we have tried to reach you. Thank you.