Phonics & Literacy HLTA Lead - Reading Champion

Shire Oak Academy; Walsall; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Shire Oak Academy in Walsall is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) – Phonics and Literacy Lead to join our team. Reporting to the Assistant Headteacher/SENDCo, you will coordinate phonics and literacy interventions and support pupils' reading and writing.

The role requires HLTA status and English and Maths GCSE (C/4 or above), with experience leading learning for individuals, groups or classes.

Qualifications

• English and mathematics GCSE at grade C/4 or above (or equivalent).
• Recognised HLTA status or qualification appropriate to the role.
• Training in phonics, literacy, reading intervention or supporting learning.
• 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.
• Knowledge of systematic synthetic phonics and how decoding, fluency, vocabulary and comprehension contribute to reading.
• Understanding of safeguarding, confidentiality, equality and professional boundaries.

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 knowledge

Literacy interventions

Assessment of progress

Reading instruction

Coaching

Collaboration

ICT use

Safeguarding

Behaviour support

Education

GCSE English & Maths (C/4+)

HLTA status or equivalent

Job description

Shire Oak Academy in Walsall is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) – Phonics and Literacy Lead to join our team. Reporting to the Assistant Headteacher/SENDCo, you will coordinate phonics and literacy interventions and support pupils' reading and writing.

The role requires HLTA status and English and Maths GCSE (C/4 or above), with experience leading learning for individuals, groups or classes.