Literacy Mentor

Aspire People; Chipping Barnet; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People seeks a Literacy Mentor to support secondary students in improving their reading skills in Barnet. This role involves working with EAL and SEN pupils, delivering tailored interventions, and promoting literacy through creative activities. Ideal candidates should have a degree in Humanities and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Degree in Humanities; English preferred.
• Strong knowledge of the secondary curriculum.
• Experience working with children highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging interventions to aid student progress.
• Support SLT with extra-curricular activities like book clubs.
• Promote reading for pleasure among students.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Empathy

Creativity

Education

UK degree in a Humanities subject

Job description

Literacy Mentor

Location: Barnet
Start: September 2025
Hours: 8.30am - 4pm approximately
Salary: £19,500 - £22,500

Do you come from a Humanities specialism with strengths in reading, writing and literature?

Do you believe in the power of reading to unlock potential, inspire creativity, and build confidence?

If so, you could be the perfect candidate for this Reading Mentor position in Barnet.

What is a Literacy Mentor?

As a Literacy Mentor, you'll work 1:1/small groups with secondary pupils who need extra support to improve their reading skills. You'll help them discover the joy of books, build their confidence, and develop a lifelong love of reading. Whether it's through subject related literature or extra-curricular materials, your goal is to improve their literacy skills. You will mainly be working with EAL and SEN pupils.

Key responsibilities:

* Plan and deliver engaging interventions to aid progress.
* Feed progress back to the Subject Teachers, SENCo and parents.
* Be creative with activities and materials to suit different learning styles.
* Promote reading for pleasure.
* Support SLT with extra-curricular activities such as book clubs and reading incentives.

Requirements:

* A UK degree in a Humanities subject. English is desirable.
* Strong knowledge of the secondary curriculum
* Previous experience working with children is highly desirable.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Patience, empathy, and the ability to inspire and motivate children.
* Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one).
* Interest in teacher training.

How to apply:

If this Literacy Mentor role sounds like something you would be interested in, please don't hesitate to apply via this advert. Michaela at Aspire People will be in touch within 24 hours of application if you have been shortlisted.

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Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.

Join us in shaping the future of young learners in Barnet!

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.