Literacy Support Assistant (Secondary)

Bay CE School; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 13,000 - 14,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local discounts

Cycle to Work

Leisure card

LGPS

Wellbeing support

Free parking

Job summary

Bay CE School is seeking two Literacy Support Assistants to work with secondary students during term-time. The role focuses on delivering targeted literacy interventions, collaborating with the Literacy Intervention Specialist, and monitoring progress to help pupils overcome literacy barriers.

The positions require excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach, with additional benefits and a supportive school environment. Visits to the school are welcome.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering targeted literacy interventions to KS3 students.
• Ability to relate well to students and adults and foster growth mindset.
• Ability to monitor progress and support literacy plans.

Responsibilities

• Deliver targeted literacy interventions to KS3 students as part of a team.
• Collaborate with Literacy Intervention Specialist to implement literacy plans.
• Monitor progress and adjust interventions to students' needs.
• Use inclusive practices and motivate students in reading progress.

Skills

Communication skills

Intervention support

Growth mindset

Relationship building

Job description

20 hours per week, Term time only

HAY 5A-E (£12,726 - £12,930 gross actual salary per annum)

Fixed term until 31/08/2027

To start as soon as possible

Are you passionate about reading and want to make a positive difference in young people's lives?

We are looking to appoint two Literacy Support Assistants, to join our inclusive and forward-thinking team, working with our secondary students.

The successful candidates will work under guidance to provide intervention support in addressing the needs of pupils who need particular help to overcome barriers to literacy; have excellent communication skills with the ability to relate well to students and adults; and foster a growth mindset in learners.

The role will include supporting the delivery of targeted literacy interventions to students at KS3; collaborate with the Literacy Intervention Specialist to implement literacy support plans; monitor the progress of interventions; use inclusive practices and help motivate students in their reading progress

Visits to the school are welcome.

Closing date: Friday 04 December 2026 at 12 noon Interviews: wk/com 07 December 2026

We offer:

• Staff Benefits (Local Retailer Discounts, Transport Discounts (Hovertravel, Red Funnel, Wightlink)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• 1Leisure One Card Scheme
• Local Government Pension Scheme membership
• Wellbeing support via our Employee Assistance Programme
• Free onsite parking

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We reserve the right to close this advert and/or interview early should we receive sufficient applications. Early applications are encouraged.