Literacy specialist Teaching Assistant - The Grange School

Dorset Council; Christchurch; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local education authority in the UK is seeking an exceptional access arrangement officer and specialist teaching assistant to support literacy for children with needs. The role offers the chance to be part of an inspiring environment with a dedicated team, focusing on empowering students. Qualifications include a Level 7 qualification in specialist assessment and a passion for education. Opportunities for professional development are provided.

Benefits

Exceptional CPD offer for support staff

Supportive leadership

Work in a beautiful area of the South Coast

Qualifications

• Ability to motivate pupils and support learning processes effectively.
• Skilled in promoting positive behaviour and maintaining order.
• Ability to work collaboratively and supportively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Support the teaching of literacy for children with difficulties.
• Identify areas of need and relevant examination access arrangements.
• Promote child welfare in accordance with safeguarding policies.

Skills

Inspirational and skilled professional

Passion for literacy

Experience in schools

Knowledge of child safeguarding practices

Excellent interpersonal skills

Education

Minimum 5 GCSEs (A-C), including Maths and English

Level 7 qualification in specialist assessment

Tools

ICT tools

Job description

About The Post

We are looking to appoint an exceptional access arrangement officer and specialist teaching assistant (literacy) to join our highly successful Literacy department and SEND team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fantastic group of colleagues who are passionate about inclusion and achieving the very best for our students.

We are looking for an outstanding individual who will relish the opportunity to:

• Support the teaching of literacy for children with identified literacy difficulties or needs.
• Work with young people to identify their unique areas of need and relevant examination access arrangements to enable them to achieve their full potential.
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people in accordance with our Safeguarding and Child Protection policies.

Who We Are Looking For

We would love to hear from you if you:

• Are an inspirational and skilled professional
• Have a passion for literacy and a love of reading
• Have experience working in schools to support students
• Have experience assessing for and coordinating exam arrangements
• Are driven by the power of education to transform the lives of the most disadvantaged students

What We Can Offer You

• The chance to be a part of an exciting educational journey
• The opportunity to work with exceptional colleagues and wonderful young people and their families
• An exceptional CPD offer for support staff
• Strong, supportive and highly visible leadership
• The opportunity to work within Twynham Learning; a progressive multi-academy trust
• The opportunity to work in one of the most beautiful areas of the South Coast

Essential

We would love to hear from you:

• Minimum 5 GCSEs (A-C), including Maths and English, or equivalent (e.g. NVQ Level 2).
• To hold a relevant Level 7 qualification in specialist assessment or hold a current SpLD Assessment Practising Certificate.
• Ability to motivate pupils and support learning processes and procedures effectively.
• Skilled in promoting and maintaining order, calmness, and positive behaviour.
• Knowledge of strategies to promote and support good behaviour.
• Comprehensive understanding of child safeguarding practices.
• Ability to think creatively to deliver engaging and innovative learning experiences.
• Strong ability to work collaboratively and supportively within a team.
• Capable of working on own initiative while remaining flexible and responsive.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, fostering effective relationships with students, parents, staff, and the wider community.
• Maintains high standards of integrity, discretion, and professionalism, consistently modelling school values.
• Focuses on students' overall well-being and educational needs.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage time effectively, and handle challenges with resilience.
• Dedicated to providing equal opportunities and meeting individual needs.
• Actively committed to ongoing learning and self-improvement.

Desirable

• Ability to use ICT effectively to support learning

Twynham Learning Values

• Aim high
• Keep improving
• Don’t leave anyone behind

Further Information

Twynham Learning values diversity and inclusiveness. We aim to eliminate unlawful discrimination and promote diversity throughout our whole workforce. We want our workforce to be representative of all sections of our community, so we give equal opportunities to all job applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability status, gender reassignment, marital/partnership status, pregnancy/maternity, race/colour/national origin, religion/belief, sex or sexual orientation.

Only people who can evidence their right to work in the UK will be considered for this vacancy.

We are committed to robust Safer Recruitment processes as part of our strong commitment to safeguard children and young people. An enhanced criminal records check will be undertaken on the successful candidate. Candidates must disclose all unprotected spent and unspent cautions and convictions. It is an offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.

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