Location: Wirral, Merseyside Contract Type: Part-time / Full-time / Flexible Start Date: ASAP Pay: Competitive, based on experience
New Directions Education is seeking a dedicated Phonics Intervention Tutor to support primary schools across the Wirral. This role is ideal for someone passionate about early literacy and helping pupils achieve rapid progress in reading and phonics.
About the Role
As a Phonics Intervention Tutor, you will:
Deliver targeted phonics interventions to individuals and small groups across EYFS, KS1, and lower KS2.
Support pupils who require additional help to meet expected phonics standards, including preparation for the Year 1 Phonics Screening Check.
Work closely with class teachers, SENCOs, and school staff to track progress and adapt support plans.
Use a variety of phonics schemes (e.g., Letters and Sounds, Read Write Inc., Little Wandle) to deliver effective, engaging sessions.
Provide feedback and maintain accurate pupil progress records.
About You
We are looking for someone who:
Has experience delivering phonics or early literacy support in primary settings.
Is confident working with pupils of mixed abilities, including those with SEND.
Is enthusiastic, reliable, and committed to helping children succeed.
Holds an enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or is willing to obtain one).
Why Work With New Directions Education?
Flexible work to suit your schedule.
Competitive rates of pay.
A dedicated account manager.
Free CPD training opportunities.
Supportive, friendly team with strong school partnerships across the Wirral.
If you’re passionate about supporting children’s reading and want to make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today by contacting New Directions Education Wirral or submit your CV via our website.
Job Specification
Teaching, Learning or Classroom Assistants are now vital resources for teachers and are heavily relied upon in schools.
We specialise in recruiting Teaching Assistants (TA) who are qualified in the following;
NVQ Level 2 Teaching Assistant
NVQ Level 3 Teaching Assistant
Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
CACHE Level 3 in Childcare & Education
BTEC National Certificate in Childhood Studies (Nursery Nursing).
We’ll also consider experienced Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) who have previously held a job in a primary school or assisted a pupil in the role in a secondary school but do not hold any of the above qualifications.
Jobs in additional learning needs (ALN)
A large number of our jobs are in ALN and we fill many vacancies in schools with candidates who have particular experience in working with children classified as having:
Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Dyslexia
Dyspraxia
Multi-Sensory Impairment (MSI)
Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD)
Profound and Moderate Learning Difficulties (PMLD)
Emotional Behavioural Difficulties (EBD)
Severe Learning Difficulties
Physical Disabilities (PD).
As a teaching assistant you’ll be expected to:
Assist in the educational and social development of pupils under the direction and guidance of the head teacher, ALNCO and class teachers
Assist in the implementation of Individual Education Programmes (IEP) for students and help monitor their progress
Provide support for individual students inside and outside the classroom to enable them to fully participate in activities
Assist class teachers with maintaining student records
Support students with emotional or behavioural problems and help develop their social skills.
What New Directions Education Ltd offers:
A dedicated and expert Account Manager
Regular and varied supply work
Competitive rates of pay
Potential long-term teaching roles
Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
A network of branches across the UK
Preferred supplier to more than 20 boroughs across the UK
Recommend-a-friend scheme
Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry
New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment
Business in relation
to this vacancy.