Teaching Assistant - Phonics & SEND Support (Full Time)

Location: Liverpool
Start Date: 2nd November
Hours: 8:30am - 3:30pm, Monday to Friday
Contract: Full Time, Term Time Only

Chalk Education is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Liverpool. This exciting full-time opportunity is ideal for a dedicated professional with strong phonics knowledge and experience supporting children with SEND.

The successful candidate will work closely with pupils across EYFS and Primary phases, delivering targeted phonics interventions and providing tailored support for children with speech, language and communication needs.

The Role

• Deliver high-quality phonics interventions to support early reading development.
• Provide 1:1 and small-group SEND support.
• Support pupils with speech and language programmes and interventions.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs and external professionals.
• Monitor pupil progress and contribute to individual support plans.
• Commitment to safeguarding
• Create a positive, inclusive and engaging learning environment.

Requirements

• Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification.
• Previous experience working within EYFS and/or Primary settings.
• Strong understanding of phonics programmes and early literacy development.
• Confidence delivering speech and language interventions.
• Experience supporting children with SEND.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A proactive, patient and nurturing approach.

Benefits

• Support from dedicated and knowledgeable specialist consultants with 15 years' experience
• Continual professional development through online training
• Competitive pay rates related to your experience (please note that the advertised pay rate is inclusive of holiday pay)
• Opportunities within a range of schools and provisions
• Refer a friend bonus with £100 each in vouchers

If you are a passionate Teaching Assistant looking to make a real difference to pupils' learning and development, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply below today or contact Wendy at Chalk Education on 0151 559 0399 to secure your role for the November start.