Teaching Assistant – Literacy

We are seeking a Teaching Assistant to support Key Stage 1 (KS1) students in developing essential literacy skills through effective phonics instruction in Littlehampton. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality phonics instruction and provide targeted interventions for struggling readers. You will create engaging resources, conduct assessments, and implement multisensory approaches to learning, inspiring a love for reading and literacy in young learners.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver systematic phonics instruction to support literacy development.
• Provide targeted interventions for students struggling with reading.
• Assess individual student needs and tailor interventions accordingly.
• Design engaging phonics activities and develop age-appropriate resources.
• Foster a positive learning environment that encourages enthusiasm for reading.
• Monitor student progress and provide feedback to teachers and parents.

Essential Experience/Attributes:

• Previous experience working with children that have special educational needs.
• Background in using phonics programs such as Letters and Sounds, Read Write Inc., or Jolly Phonics.
• A DBS check registered on the update service or a willingness to obtain one.
• A patient, empathetic, and nurturing approach.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to work within a team.
• The ability to be adaptable, remain calm in challenging situations, and respond to the needs of the pupils.
• Must be able to understand and follow the school’s safeguarding procedures and behavioural policies.
• Qualifications relating to education, special educational needs, counselling, or psychology are not essential but will be looked upon 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.