Teaching Assistant

Location: Brighton
Job Title: Year 1 Teaching Assistant (Phonics Specialist)
Hours: 08:30 to 13:15, Monday to Friday

We are seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant with strong phonics experience to join a Year 1 team at a school in Brighton. This part-time role requires a deep understanding of phonics and its role in early literacy, as you will play a key part in supporting children’s reading and writing development. Working closely with the class teacher, you will help to deliver phonics-based learning activities and provide tailored support to ensure all pupils thrive.

This is a wonderful opportunity to contribute to the early education of young learners, fostering their confidence and enthusiasm for literacy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support Year 1 pupils in phonics-based learning activities, working 1:1 or in small groups as required.
• Assist in delivering phonics lessons, reinforcing key concepts, and helping children progress in their reading and writing.
• Use a range of phonics strategies to support pupils, adapting methods to suit individual learning needs.
• Monitor and track children’s progress, providing feedback to the class teacher to inform planning and interventions.
• Create a positive and engaging learning environment where children feel confident and motivated to learn.
• Assist with classroom preparation, tidying, and other tasks as needed during your working hours.

Essential Experience/Attributes:

• Strong experience and understanding of phonics, including delivering phonics-based activities or interventions.
• Ability to adapt teaching techniques to meet the diverse needs of young learners.
• Familiarity with early literacy frameworks and the role of phonics in supporting reading and writing development.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach to working with teachers and pupils.
• A patient and positive attitude, fostering a supportive learning environment.
• A DBS check registered on the update service or a willingness to obtain one.
• Qualifications in education or early years literacy are desirable but not essential.

If you are passionate about supporting early literacy development and have strong phonics expertise, apply today to join a committed and friendly school team!

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.