Literacy Teaching Assistant

Reeson Education; Dover; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A fantastic school in Central London seeks Literacy Teaching Assistants and English tutors for September 2025. The role involves inspiring students and providing support to those in need. Ideal candidates are English graduates or teachers looking for less responsibility, with opportunities for flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Flexible working both remotely and in person

Great rates of pay

Qualifications

• Experience as a Teaching Assistant, mentor, or tutor in a school setting.
• Ability to support pupils with diverse needs.

Responsibilities

• Working with students on a 1:1, 1:2, and 1:3 basis.
• Discussing mentoring aims with pupils.
• Supporting pupils inside and outside the classroom.

Skills

Passion for working with young people

Literacy support

Education

Undergraduate degree in English or related studies

Job description

A fantastic School in Central London are looking to appoint a team of Literacy Teaching Assistants and English tutors for September 2025 who are interested in working with the school, aiding students whose learning needs additional support and guidance. They would welcome applications from English graduates who are passionate about working with young people or teachers who wold like to take on a role with less responsibility. The role will be to inspire, motivate and increase attainment and participation in core subject areas.

• Fantastic Grade 1 Ofsted 11 - 18 School
• Literacy Teaching Assistant / English Tutor
• Ongoing, flexible working both remotely and in person
• Opportunity to support those students most in need
• Great rates of pay
• English Graduate or English Teachers required
• Lively, interesting and fun support department
• Great school leadership

The school caters for students across the age and ability range and currently have learners who display a range of needs. As such they would like to appoint well qualified English specialists or English graduates who can work as learning mentors and tutors to work on a 1:1, 1:2 and 1:3 basis to focus raising attainment, participation, confidence and self esteem. The ideal candidate will be someone who is passionate about working with young people, perhaps a teacher who is looking to take step back from the responsibility of full school panning and marking. The school invests heavily in the support department and you would be joining a growing team of specialists.

If you have worked as a Teaching Assistant, mentor or tutor in a school setting, through a private tuition company or at University then this is an ideal placement.

The School has learners who display interest, aptitude and desire to succeed so are keen to reward this by building a team of subject specialists to help students reach their potential.

ASPECTS OF JOB ROLE - Literacy Teaching Assistant / English Tutor

Some typical responsibilities include:

• Literacy Teaching Assistant / English Tutor with undergraduate degree in English or related studies
• Working with school staff to select students for mentoring
• Discussing the aims of mentoring with pupils
• Supporting pupils inside and outside of the classroom
• Agreeing and writing action plans
• On occasion making home visits to talk to parents about issues and to offer advice about strategies to deal with problems
• Liaising with schools, teachers, social workers and educational psychologists and making referrals where appropriate
• Aiding pupils with the transition to secondary education
• Helping pupils to increase their confidence and self-esteem by listening to them and devising appropriate strategies

If you have school experience already and have worked in another local primary or secondary school and would like the opportunity to secure a position to start ASAP then please email a copy of your CV to me or apply to this advert as the school would like to interview over the coming two weeks.

Reeson Education:

Reeson Education is England's Premier Recruitment Agency. Established in 2006 by experienced teachers, education professionals and recruitment specialists, we have built our business and reputation on the cores values of honesty, integrity and excellence.

We care about education and the provision of education and have established an excellent reputation with schools and teachers alike.

Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults.

At Reeson Education we work closely with a large network of Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across the UK. Our client base provides us with an abundance of available daily supply, long term and permanent opportunities across all age groups in all areas of England.