Graduate Academic Coach

Step Into Teaching Limited; Leicester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Step Into Teaching Limited is seeking an English & Reading Intervention Teaching Assistant for a Leicester school. The role focuses on delivering targeted reading interventions and supporting pupils with reading fluency, comprehension and confidence.

If you hold a degree in English or English Literature and enjoy planning engaging literacy activities, this position offers valuable school-based experience, a collaborative team environment and the chance to make a real difference in pupils'

Qualifications

• This role requires a strong passion for reading and literacy.
• Experience with supporting pupils in small groups is beneficial but not essential.
• An academic background in English or English Literature is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver targeted reading interventions to small groups of pupils.
• Support pupils in developing reading fluency, comprehension and confidence.
• Plan and deliver engaging literacy activities.
• Help pupils develop a love of reading and English.
• Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.
• Work closely with teachers and the wider school team to support pupils' learning.

Skills

Reading interventions

Literacy development

Small group instruction

Communication skills

English literature background

Education

Degree in English or English Literature

Job description

English & Reading Intervention Teaching Assistant – Leicester

Location: Leicester
Start Date: ASAP
Position: Full-time / Term-time (subject to confirmation)

Are you a graduate with a passion for English, English Literature and helping young people develop their literacy skills?

We are working with a welcoming school in Leicester who are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and knowledgeable English & Reading Intervention Teaching Assistant to join their team as soon as possible.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a strong academic background in English or English Literature who is passionate about supporting pupils to improve their reading, comprehension and literacy skills.

The Role:

• Deliver targeted reading interventions to small groups of pupils.

• Support children in developing their reading fluency, comprehension and confidence.

• Plan and deliver engaging literacy-based activities.

• Help pupils develop a love of reading and English.

• Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.

• Work closely with teachers and the wider school team to support pupils' learning.

The Ideal Candidate:

• A degree in English, English Literature or a related subject would be highly desirable.

• A strong understanding and passion for reading and literacy.

• Confident supporting children in small groups.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Enthusiastic, patient and motivated to make a difference.

• Previous experience working with children is beneficial but not essential.

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity for an English graduate looking to gain valuable school-based experience, develop their teaching skills and make a real difference to children's learning and progress.