Phonics & Literacy HLTA Lead: Inspire Confident Readers

Shire plc; Brownhills; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

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Job summary

Shire Oak Academy in Brownhills, part of The Mercian Trust, seeks a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to lead phonics and literacy interventions. Reporting to the SENDCo, you will coordinate phonics teaching, monitor progress and tailor support to individual pupils.

Ideal candidates will have HLTA status, GCSEs in English and Maths, and demonstrable experience delivering phonics-led interventions. The role requires safeguarding commitment and collaborative teamwork within a supportive school

Qualifications

• English and mathematics GCSE at grade C/4 or above (or equivalent).
• Recognised HLTA status or qualification appropriate to the role.
• Relevant training or qualification in phonics, literacy, reading intervention or supporting learning.
• Successful experience of supporting pupils in a learning environment.
• Experience of planning and delivering structured phonics and/or literacy interventions.
• Experience of assessing need, recording progress and evaluating impact.
• Experience of leading learning for individuals, groups or classes.
• Experience of supporting pupils with SEND or persistent literacy difficulties.

Responsibilities

• Promote a culture in which every pupil is supported to become a confident, accurate and increasingly independent reader and writer.
• Lead the day-to-day coordination and delivery of phonics and literacy interventions, maintaining high expectations for participation, progress and conduct.
• Use assessment information to identify gaps, match provision to need and evaluate the impact of support.
• Work collaboratively with pupils, families, teachers, support staff and external professionals in the best interests of pupils.
• Take responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the Academy.

Skills

Phonics instruction

Literacy interventions

Reading assessments

Coaching

Team collaboration

Safeguarding

Education

GCSE English & Maths (C/4)

HLTA status

Job description

Shire Oak Academy in Brownhills, part of The Mercian Trust, seeks a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to lead phonics and literacy interventions. Reporting to the SENDCo, you will coordinate phonics teaching, monitor progress and tailor support to individual pupils.

Ideal candidates will have HLTA status, GCSEs in English and Maths, and demonstrable experience delivering phonics-led interventions. The role requires safeguarding commitment and collaborative teamwork within a supportive school