Part-Time Reading Mentor | 1:1 Literacy Coach

Inspiration Trust; Great Yarmouth; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

Health plan

Cycle-to-work

Free parking

CPD and induction

Job summary

Inspiration Trust’s Great Yarmouth Charter Academy is seeking a Reading Mentor to deliver 1:1 and small group reading interventions. You’ll support pupils, monitor progress, and report to teachers while working within a high-performing academy network.

Training will be provided for Thinking Reading within our inclusive environment, with start in January 2027. The role offers pro-rata pay on the Support Staff scales, up to 32.5 hours weekly over 40 weeks, with generous development opportunities

Qualifications

• Good literacy, numeracy, and ICT skills.
• Experience of working with or caring for children of relevant age.
• Ability to evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities.
• Ability to relate well to children and adults.
• Basic understanding of child development and learning.
• General understanding of National Curriculum and other basic learning programmes.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 or small group reading intervention delivery to help pupils reach their potential.
• Monitor pupil responses and record progress; provide feedback to teachers.
• Undertake structured learning activities and adjust activities based on pupil responses.
• Promote good pupil behaviour and manage incidents per policy.
• Supervise pupils out of lesson times and accompany staff on visits and activities.

Skills

Literacy/ICT skills

Experience with children

Learning needs evaluation

Communication with children and adults

Child development knowledge

Education

NVQ 2 in teaching assistance or equivalent

Job description

Inspiration Trust’s Great Yarmouth Charter Academy is seeking a Reading Mentor to deliver 1:1 and small group reading interventions. You’ll support pupils, monitor progress, and report to teachers while working within a high-performing academy network.

Training will be provided for Thinking Reading within our inclusive environment, with start in January 2027. The role offers pro-rata pay on the Support Staff scales, up to 32.5 hours weekly over 40 weeks, with generous development opportunities