Literacy Support Assistant

Oxford Outcomes; Ashford; On-site; GBP 19,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Literacy Support Assistant to join their dedicated team. This role involves working closely with students to enhance their literacy skills using evidence-based strategies. The successful candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, building strong relationships with both staff and students. With a commitment to fostering a supportive learning atmosphere, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of pupils with diverse needs. Join a forward-thinking organization that values work-life balance and offers a rewarding career in education.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension Scheme

Mental Health Support

Health Checks

Flexible Benefits Platform

Cycle to Work Scheme

Electric Car Schemes

Critical Illness Cover

Family Support Benefits

Qualifications

• Passionate about raising literacy standards across the school.
• Experience in RWO and Fresh Start Programmes preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Work with students requiring additional support in literacy and reading.
• Use evidence-based strategies to support reading fluency and comprehension.

Skills

Literacy Support

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Resilience

Education

GCSE in Maths

GCSE in English

Job description

How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four?

Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).

If the trial is a success, we’ll be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join #teamOFG!

Job Details

• Job Title: Literacy Support Assistant
• Location: Heath Farm School, Ashford
• Salary: £19,000.00 per annum
• Hours: 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Contract: Permanent, Term Time only

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a Literacy Support Assistant to join our close-knit team at Heath Farm School, part of Acorn Education.

About The Role

Our successful candidate will be passionate about raising standards in literacy across the school, be able to establish strong working relationships with staff and students alike, be able to work as part of a team, and will be a reliable and excellent communicator. Experience in RWO and Fresh Start Programmes is preferred but not essential.

Under the direction of the English Lead, the post holder will work with students who require additional support with literacy and reading. They will be part of a diagnostic literacy team, using evidence-based strategies and interventions to support reading fluency, phonics, blending, and comprehension.

Qualifications: Educated to GCSE grade C or above in Maths and English. You will be calm, engaging, resilient, enjoy working as part of a team, and be genuinely motivated by helping every pupil reach their potential.

About Us

Heath Farm is an independent SEN school offering a unique and stimulating environment where every pupil can make outstanding progress. Our pupils present with a wide range of needs, including social and emotional issues, learning difficulties, mental health problems, and associated conditions. Despite this, they achieve extraordinary outcomes and enjoy happiness at school.

Acorn Education, part of Outcomes First Group, is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education, leading the sector in setting and delivering innovative approaches with measurable outcomes.

Why Join Us?

We offer an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• Access to mental health support and health checks

Through our flexible benefits platform, Vista, you can choose from a range of benefits including health, wellbeing, insurance, discounts, Cycle to Work, Electric Car schemes, critical illness cover, and family support benefits.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All applicants will undergo social media checks and a fully enhanced DBS.

Note: You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, with the 4-day week being subject to successful probation and not a contractual benefit.