General Teaching Assistant

Start Date: ASAP
Hours: Full-Time (School Hours)
Contract: Long-Term / Temp-to-Perm
Pay: Competitive, depending on experience

About the School and Role

A warm and welcoming primary school in Preston is looking for a passionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join their team as soon as possible.

This is a split role - you'll spend your mornings as a General Teaching Assistant supporting pupils across the classroom, and your afternoons delivering Phonics interventions to small groups in Year 2 and Year 3.

If you love helping children develop their reading and writing skills and enjoy being part of a busy classroom, this could be the perfect fit.

Morning Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher with daily lessons and group activities.

• Work with pupils across the class to keep them focused and confident.

• Encourage independence and positive learning behaviours.

• Help maintain a calm, organised, and engaging classroom environment.

Afternoon Responsibilities

• Lead focused Phonics sessions for small groups in Years 2 and 3.

• Follow structured phonics programmes such as Little Wandle, Read Write Inc., or Letters and Sounds.

• Track pupil progress and share updates with the class teacher and SENCO.

• Create fun, engaging activities to help pupils develop reading fluency and phonetic understanding.

About You

• Experience working within a primary school environment (EYFS, KS1 or lower KS2).

• Good understanding of early reading and Phonics principles.

• Confident delivering small-group interventions.

• Positive, patient, and enthusiastic about helping children progress.

• Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification is desirable but not essential.

What's on Offer

• A supportive and friendly team environment.

• Opportunities for ongoing professional development.

• Excellent classroom resources and guidance.

• Long-term position with potential for permanence.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR SPENCER CLARKE GROUP

All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy

• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 14.3% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Spencer Clarke Group work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary, Special Education needs and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

INDSCGLAN