Phonics Intervention Buddy

Phonics Intervention Buddy

Milk Education are looking for a Phonics Intervention Buddy for a Primary School in Maghull (L31) to work in a temporary, long-term position. This is a school that prides itself on being supportive and inclusive, with high standards of attainment and behaviour.

This temporary Phonics Intervention Buddy role will involve keeping the children on task and ensuring that the work they doing is being done to a good standard. You will be responsible for getting resources ready for the day and ensure the children’s needs are being met. In this Phonics Intervention Buddy role, you will provide an inclusive, patient and nurturing learning environment for all children.

The Phonics Intervention Buddy role is to commence September 2026 and will be an on-going role until July 2027 and the hours of work are 08:30am- 15:30pm, Monday to Friday.

Phonics Intervention Buddy Role & Responsibilities:

• Work with children who may be struggling with phonics, reading, lack language skills or have little confidence
• Support pupils to apply comprehension strategies independently to reading tasks, contexts and subjects
• Plan and deliver 1-1 reading interventions suitable for primary aged children
• Carefully select texts to match each student’s reading level, these texts are used in targeted lessons where you will work with students to improve their comprehension skills

Phonics Intervention Buddy Non-negotiables:

• Have a strong understanding and knowledge of phonics and different schemes, for example; Read, Write, Inc, Jolly Phonics, Letters and Sounds or Floppy Phonics etc.
• Have a good grasp of written and spoken English
• An understanding of and commitment to safeguarding children
• Enthusiasm and a can-do attitude.
• A good work ethic

Benefits to YOU:

• Fast-registration process
• Excellent rates of pay
• Educator Wellbeing Guide
• School Preparation Pack
• FREE PSHE Lesson Plans designed by real teachers
• 5 FREE CPD courses when you register with us
• 24/7 access to your personal consultant

Why choose Milk Education?

Milk Education is a purpose-driven teaching supply agency, focused on putting educators first. We’re committed to finding high-quality teaching talent and supporting schools across the U.K.

Click ‘apply now’ or get in touch with me for more info: ABIGAIL.ASHCROFT@MILK-EDUCATION.CO.UK

Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are APSCo Compliance+ accredited, meeting the highest standards in safer recruitment. All applicants will be subject to compliance checks in line with DfE, Keeping Children Safe in Education and APSCo guidelines.

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