Teaching Assistant to support SEND pupil/s and teach phonics

Lent Rise School, Slough, Buckinghamshire, SL1 7NP

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2025

• Closing date

  6 June 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  23 May 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £23,797.00 - £24,950.00 Annually (FTE)

Teaching Assistant to support SEND pupil/s and teach phonics job summary

Teaching Assistant to support SEND pupil/s and teach phonics

Termly Time only

39 weeks per year

8.15am to 3.30pm Monday, Wednesday, Thursday Friday, 8.15am to 4pm Tuesday

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)?
Do you have experience or an interest in supporting the teaching of early literacy and phonics?

We are seeking a caring, committed, and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our friendly and inclusive school team. The successful candidate will support SEND pupils across the school and deliver high-quality Read, Write, Inc phonics interventions, helping every child achieve their full potential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEND

• Deliver structured phonics lessons and support classroom phonics teaching using Read Write Inc.

• Work closely with class teachers and the SENCO to adapt learning activities

• Support pupils’ emotional, social, and behavioural development

• Monitor and record pupil progress, providing feedback to staff and parents as appropriate

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Experience working with children with SEND (desirable but not essential)

• Knowledge of or willingness to train in phonics programmes

• A patient, flexible, and nurturing approach

• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team

• Relevant qualifications (e.g., Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant Certificate) are an advantage

We Offer:

• A welcoming, supportive school environment

• Opportunities for professional development and training

• A dedicated and collaborative staff team

• A chance to make a real impact on children’s lives

Commitment to safeguarding

Lent Rise School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS (CRB) clearance.

Applying for the job

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About Lent Rise School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 449 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Lent Rise School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/lent-rise-school

Lent Rise School is a primary school in Burnham Buckinghamshire. There are 450 pupils at the school from YR to Y6.

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