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The Role
Can you help young pupils strengthen their phonics skills and grow in confidence with reading? Are you a creative graduate looking to gain primary school experience before moving into teaching or education?
Primary Graduate Teaching Assistant
£85 - £101 per day
September 2026 to July 2027
Primary School, Ward of Hodge Hill
Provide Phonics support to help improve attainment
As a Primary Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will provide focused phonics support to pupils who need extra help with early reading. You will work with individuals and small groups, helping pupils build sound recognition, decoding skills and reading confidence. You will also support classroom learning and help pupils stay engaged during literacy-based activities.
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The Candidate
This role will suit a creative graduate who is patient, encouraging and confident supporting pupils with early reading development. You should be able to explain tasks clearly, build positive relationships and help pupils feel more confident when tackling phonics and literacy work. This is a strong opportunity for someone considering primary teaching or a future career in education.
Requirements
- 2:2 degree or above in a creative subject.
- A genuine interest in primary education and early reading development.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to explain learning clearly.
- A patient, supportive and encouraging approach to helping pupils improve.
- Enhanced DBS – Must hold or be willing to obtain an Enhanced DBS certificate.
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The School
This primary school in the Ward of Hodge Hill is looking for a graduate who can support pupils with phonics and help raise attainment. You will work alongside teaching staff to provide targeted support that helps pupils develop stronger reading foundations and greater confidence in the classroom.
How To Apply
To apply for this role, please submit your CV online. Successful applicants will be contacted to discuss the next stage of the process.
Due to the number of applications, only successful candidates will be contacted.
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