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TA Training: Struggling Readers

Literacy CPD for TAs – practical training to help teaching assistants support early reading, phonics, and comprehension for struggling readers in EYFS and KS1

Do you have three pupils who are struggling in their reading journey and not making the progress you'd hoped for ? Do you have TAs eager to make a real difference?

Join our targeted TA training course designed to equip support staff with practical, proven strategies to help struggling readers thrive!

This course will allow Teaching assistants to:

  • Understand Reading Barriers

  • Identify common reading difficulties and know how to spot early signs of struggle.

  • Phonics & Fluency Refresh

  • Strengthen core skills through practical strategies for decoding and building reading fluency.

  • Boosting Comprehension & Vocabulary

  • Use simple, effective techniques to develop understanding and expand word knowledge.

  • Engaging & Motivating Readers

  • Discover ways to spark interest and confidence in reluctant or disinterested readers.

Clear, concise and informative training. Thank you, very enjoyable and useful course.
— C. Chadwick, TA, Monks Coppenhall
CPD training for teaching assistants on supporting struggling readers in primary schools through targeted literacy intervention strategies

Enhance Literacy Outcomes with Expert-Led CPD for Primary Schools

Explore expert-led literacy CPD for UK primary schools and MATs. Our training supports the effective teaching of reading, writing, spelling, phonics and oracy from EYFS to Year 6. These high-impact courses are also ideal for international schools and KS3 settings seeking to embed strong foundational literacy practices. Whether you're a classroom teacher, English Subject Lead or senior leader, our CPD is designed to raise outcomes and embed consistent, whole-school literacy practice.

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