Specialist Teaching Assistant - Phonics knowledge 2

Hangleton Primary School, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 8LF

13 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  14 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  30 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £29,064.00 - £31,022.00 Annually (FTE)

Specialist Teaching Assistant - Phonics knowledge 2 job summary

Compass Eko Trust is a Multi-Academy Trust formed on 1 April 2026 through the merger of The Compass Partnership of Schools (established 2017) and Eko Trust (established 2016).

The Trust comprises 28 schools across the Royal Borough of Greenwich, East London, Essex, Suffolk and Brighton, including primary, special and SEMH provision. We are a family of good and outstanding schools committed to strong outcomes for all children through high-quality teaching and a knowledge-rich curriculum.

Our schools operate within a clear educational framework, combining shared approaches to teaching and learning with each school’s local identity. To improve outcomes for children schools collaborate, share expertise and build on their strengths so that practice across the Trust benefits all pupils.

We are committed to inclusion in its fullest sense, ensuring every child, regardless of background or need, can succeed. Our shared vision supports children to become curious, enthusiastic, resilient and confident learners. As a civic trust, we play an active role in our communities, building strong partnerships while maintaining the distinct ethos of each school

Hangleton and Benfield are linked school and therefore you could be required to work at either school.

Overall Job purpose:

To work under the guidance of teaching / senior staff and within an agreed system of supervision, to implement agreed work programmes with individuals / groups, in or out of the classroom with the focus on Phonics.., and will involve assisting the teacher in the whole planning cycle and the management / preparation of resources.

Staff may also supervise whole classes occasionally during the short-term absence of teachers. The primary focus will be to maintain good order and to keep pupils on task. They need to respond to questions and generally assist pupils to undertake set activities

Principal Duties and Responsibilities Support for the Pupils

• Use specialist (curriculum / learning) skills / training / experience to support pupils

• Assist with the development and implementation of IEPs

Key Responsibilities:

• Use specialist (curriculum / learning) skills / training / experience to support pupils ( phonics)
• IEP Implementation: Assist in the development and delivery of Individual Education/Behaviour Plans
• Intervention Delivery: Work flexibly with colleagues to successfully deliver planned intervention programmes.
• Cover for class teacher as necessary

What You Bring

We are seeking a candidate who balances professional skill with genuine heart. The ideal applicant will have:

• Experience: Proven experience working with children of a relevant age, specifically those with significant needs and social/communication difficulties.
• Qualifications: Completion Teaching Assistant qualification or relevant
• Technical Knowledge: A solid understanding of the national curriculum, child development, and basic learning strategies (e.g., literacy and numeracy).
• Adaptability: The ability to work constructively within a team while self-evaluating your own learning needs.
• Essential Skills: Good numeracy/literacy skills and the ability to use ICT and other classroom technology effectively to support learning.

.Our school can offer:

Supportive and friendly staff who work together as a team

Employee benefits scheme offering great discounts from a range of brands

Salary sacrifice schemes such as Cylce to Work

Employee Assistance Programme offering 24/7 access to a confidential employee helpline staffed by trained counsellors

Access to private GP services, counselling, financial wellbeing advice, physiotherapy, and other specialist services

Family-friendly policies and options for flexible working

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Hangleton Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 403 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Hangleton Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/hangleton-primary-school-hove

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