Learning Support Assistant for Reading

Ark Victoria Academy; London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established academy is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant with a passion for reading. This rewarding role focuses on enhancing children's reading skills and confidence, working closely with the Reading department and EAL team. You will provide tailored support to pupils, helping to close the reading age gap and address educational disadvantages. If you have a love for literature and a desire to make a difference in students' lives, this position offers a fantastic opportunity to contribute positively to young learners' educational journeys. Join a supportive and dynamic team dedicated to fostering a love of reading in every child.

Qualifications

• Passion for reading and improving children's reading skills.
• Ability to deliver tailored interventions for individual pupils.

Responsibilities

• Deliver tailored interventions for pupils including phonics programs.
• Support assessment and monitoring of reading interventions.

Skills

Reading Support

Phonics Interventions

Assessment and Monitoring

Collaboration with Teachers

Education

Relevant Teaching Qualification

Experience in Education or Childcare

Tools

Fresh Start Phonics

Lexia

Lexonic

Job description

Job Description: Learning Support Assistant for Reading

Job Title: Learning Support Assistant

Contract: Permanent - Term Time only

Closing date: Applications will be considered on a rolling basis

Interview date: TBC

Reporting to: EAL Co-Ordinator

The Role

We are looking for a Learning Support Assistant who has a love of reading and a passion to improve children’s confidence and skill in reading. The role would work within the school’s established Reading department and EAL team to provide tailored support to pupils who have lower reading ages with the goal of closing the reading age gap and challenging educational disadvantage.

Key Responsibilities

1. To deliver tailored interventions for individual pupils including Fresh Start Phonics, Lexia, and Lexonic.
2. To provide reading support for students with identified gaps.
3. To work with our English team to support students' reading development.
4. To support assessment and monitoring of our reading intervention provision.
5. To update pupil records as required.
6. To share information about individual pupils with teachers and other colleagues so that all colleagues understand differentiation needs and how best to support learners.
7. To prepare additional resources for pupils as required.
8. To carry out duties around the school to support the smooth running of the school and promote school values.
9. To carry out additional interventions and assessments as required, e.g., reading tests and phonics interventions.

Other

1. Undertake other various responsibilities as directed by the Principal.

Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands, or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred.

Ark Schools are committed to attracting, developing and retaining a diverse workforce, with a broad range of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.