Literacy specialist Teaching Assistant - The Grange School

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

Job summary

A local education authority is seeking an exceptional access arrangement officer and specialist teaching assistant to join their Literacy department. The successful candidate will support literacy teaching, coordinate exam arrangements, and enrich the educational experience for disadvantaged students. Qualifications include at least 5 GCSEs and a relevant Level 7 qualification. This role offers the chance to work with dedicated colleagues and make a significant impact on students' lives.

Benefits

Opportunity to work with exceptional colleagues

Continuous professional development opportunities

Work in a beautiful area of the South Coast

Qualifications

• Must have experience working in schools supporting students.
• Experience assessing for and coordinating exam arrangements is essential.
• Comprehensive understanding of child safeguarding practices required.

Responsibilities

• Support the teaching of literacy for children with identified difficulties.
• Work with young people to identify their unique areas of need.
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children in accordance with policies.

Skills

Inspirational and skilled professional

Passion for literacy

Ability to motivate pupils

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to work collaboratively

Education

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

Relevant Level 7 qualification in specialist assessment

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

You will also be keen to live our Twynham Learning employee values which are:

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