Phonics & Literacy Lead HLTA – Elevate Reading Outcomes

Shire Oak Academy; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

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Job summary

Shire Oak Academy in Walsall is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to lead phonics and literacy interventions. You will coordinate programmes, use assessments, and work with families and staff to raise reading and writing outcomes.

The role requires HLTA status and strong experience in phonics, literacy and supporting learners, with safeguarding at the core of responsibilities. Join The Mercian Trust in a thriving school community.

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.
• Secure knowledge of systematic synthetic phonics and how decoding, fluency, vocabulary and comprehension contribute to reading.

Responsibilities

• 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

Literacy

HLTA status

Reading interventions

Education

GCSE English & Maths C/4

HLTA qualification

Tools

Assessment systems

Job description

Shire Oak Academy in Walsall is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to lead phonics and literacy interventions. You will coordinate programmes, use assessments, and work with families and staff to raise reading and writing outcomes.

The role requires HLTA status and strong experience in phonics, literacy and supporting learners, with safeguarding at the core of responsibilities. Join The Mercian Trust in a thriving school community.