Phonics Teaching Assistant
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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 RoleAs 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
- 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 / to discuss the phonics teaching assistant position in Fleetwood further!
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⭐ Highlight your phonics programme experience (Read Write Inc, Little Wandle, Letters and Sounds, or Jolly Phonics) prominently as the school specifically mentions these schemes
📊 Quantify your intervention results: 'Delivered 1:1 phonics support to 12 Reception pupils, improving reading age by 6 months'
🎯 Emphasise your EYFS and KS1 experience as this role specifically covers Reception through Year 2
🌐 Showcase your small group leadership skills as the role requires confident independent intervention delivery
🤝 Mention any speech and language support experience as the advert notes this may be required
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- •Delivered daily phonics interventions to 15 Reception and Year 1 pupils using Read Write Inc programme, achieving 85% improvement in blending CVC words over one term
- •Led small group literacy sessions for 8 children working below age-related expectations, supporting progression through Letters and Sounds phases 2-4
- •Collaborated with class teachers and phonics lead to track pupil progress across 3 EYFS classes, identifying intervention needs for 12 struggling readers
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Dear Hiring Manager,
I am writing to apply for the Phonics Teaching Assistant position at your Fleetwood primary school. Having worked extensively with EYFS and Key Stage 1 pupils, I am particularly drawn to your focus on systematic phonics programmes like Read Write Inc and Little Wandle, which align perfectly with my experience in early literacy intervention.
My background in primary education has equipped me with the skills to deliver targeted 1:1 and small group phonics sessions, supporting children with blending, segmenting, and decoding whilst building their confidence in reading. I have experience tracking pupil progress and adapting interventions for children working below age-related expectations.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›How would you support a Year 1 child who struggles with blending CVC words?
- ›What's your experience with Read Write Inc or other systematic phonics programmes?
- ›How do you differentiate phonics activities for children working below age-related expectations?
- ›Describe how you would track and monitor pupil progress in phonics interventions
- ›What strategies would you use to support a child with speech and language difficulties in phonics?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time you helped a reluctant reader gain confidence
- ›Describe how you've managed challenging behaviour during small group work
- ›Give an example of when you've worked collaboratively with teachers to support a pupil
- ›How do you build positive relationships with young children who lack confidence?
- ›Tell me about a time you had to adapt your teaching approach for a struggling learner
STAR answer examples
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Tell me about a time you helped a reluctant reader gain confidence
Describe how you've managed challenging behaviour during small group work