Key Responsibilities

• Complement the professional work of teachers by taking responsibility for agreed learning activities focused on reading.
• Plan, prepare and deliver reading activities for individuals/groups or short-term whole class cover (PPA).
• Monitor pupils and assess, record and report on pupils achievement, progress, and development.
• Manage and develop a specialist reading area within the academy and/or manage other Teaching Assistants, including allocation, monitoring of work, appraisal, and training.

Skills and Expertise

• Support students with reading and literacy skills under the direction of the teacher.
• Good understanding of child development and learning processes.
• Level 2 qualification in Numeracy/Literacy (or willingness to work towards).
• Qualification in English and Mathematics at Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent) GCSE level.
• Higher Level Teaching Assistant status (or willingness to work towards).

Job Facilities/Benefits

• Membership to a local government pension scheme.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Commitment to continued investment in staff throughout their career.
• Discounts and online offers at major high street/online retailers.
• 2,000 Cycle to work scheme.