Phonics Specialist Teaching Assistant
| Company: | TeacherActive Ltd |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £100 to £110 a day |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | WF13 0AH |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Posting date: | 19 Aug 2026 |
| Closing date: | 18 Sept 2026 |
Summary
Job Title: Phonics Specialist Teaching Assistant
Location: Dewsbury
Start Date: September
Salary: £100 - £110 per day
TeacherActive is proud to be working with a lovely primary school in Dewsbury, which provides a welcoming environment for both pupils and staff. The school has a friendly and supportive team who are committed to helping children develop and achieve their potential.
The school is looking to take on a Phonics Specialist Teaching Assistant on a full-time, long-term basis from September, with the potential to become permanent for the right Phonics Specialist Teaching Assistant. The successful applicant will work across Key Stage 1 / KS1, providing targeted phonics support and helping pupils develop their reading, decoding and communication skills.
The successful Phonics Specialist Teaching Assistant will have:
- Experience supporting phonics within a primary school setting
- Experience working with children across Key Stage 1 / KS1
- A strong understanding of phonics and early reading
- The ability to provide engaging individual and small group support
- A patient and positive approach to supporting children's learning
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
- CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
- Market leading rates of pay
- TeacherActive Referral Scheme - Receive up to £200 when you refer a friend
In return for the above you can expect to receive:
Terms and Conditions apply
Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.
If you are interested in this Phonics Specialist Teaching Assistant position, then click ‘APPLY NOW’ and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.
EMAIL:
cameron.lennie@teacheractive.com
CONTACT NUMBER: 0113 331 4945
About TeacherActive
TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.
Equal Opportunities Statement
TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.
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Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.
Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.
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