Senior Teaching Assistant - Literacy Interventions

Senior Teaching Assistant - Literacy Interventions

Responsible to: SENDCo/AHT Inclusion

Salary Scale: Grade 6 - £18,091 - £19,602 (FTE: £25,992 - £28,163)

Working time: 30 hours per week (subject to negotiation)

Contract: Permanent – Term Time Only - 39 weeks per year

Application deadline: 6 December (interviews may be conducted as applications are received, and the advert may close early

Job Purpose: Under the professional direction of the SENDCo or qualified teacher:

• Provide specialist literacy support across the school
• Close the gap and improve literacy standards for students below expected levels
• Support teaching of phonics and reading fluency
• Deliver interventions and adapt learning programmes for individuals and groups

Key Tasks:

• Diagnose literacy needs through testing
• Plan, timetable, and deliver targeted interventions for individuals or groups
• Assess, record, and report on student progress, ensuring accurate evidence
• Share strategies, test results, and plans with relevant staff
• Adapt resources and methods for pupils’ needs
• Prepare interventions and support social/emotional well-being
• Provide specialist SEND support, including in-class and exam assistance (e.g., reader or scribe)
• Collaborate with parents, carers, and professionals (e.g., speech therapists)
• Promote teamwork and effective communication
• Follow school policies on child protection, health and safety, confidentiality, and data protection.
• Attend staff and LSA briefings.
• Participate in INSET days and training.

Requirements:

• Educated to A level standards or equivalent, including Level 2 or GCSE A-C in Maths
• Experience of delivering interventions to support vulnerable learner
• Excellent numeracy and literacy skills
• Good nderstanding of child development and learning processe
• A commitment to safeguarding duty and promoting children’s wellbeing in accordance with school guidelines 

How to apply: 

Please complete the application form on My New Term.   If you have any further questions please contact Jeremiah at hrwest@acertrust.org.uk.

Variable Hours Policy 

This position is subject to a variable hours clause where the contracted hours can be reduced by a third. This enables schools to manage the fluctuations in pupil’s needs that can occur from one year to the next while offering a permanent contract.