Reading HLTA – Join Our Targeted Literacy Intervention Team

Bridge Academy Trust; Braintree; On-site; GBP 15,597 - 17,227; Part time

Job summary

Notley High School & Braintree Sixth Form, part of Bridge Academy Trust, is seeking a skilled Higher Level Teaching Assistant (Reading) to cover maternity leave from January 2027. You will support pupils who need help to develop reading skill and confidence.

You will deliver targeted reading intervention across the school, work with the SENDCo and the Assistant Headteacher for Whole School Reading, and join a welcoming team to support an ethos of Enjoy Enrich Achieve Aspire.

Qualifications

• Holds HLTA status or equivalent experience/qualification.
• Experience delivering structured reading intervention programmes.
• Confident identifying and addressing gaps in pupils' reading ability.
• Committed to inclusive practice and raising outcomes for all pupils.
• Able to build strong relationships with pupils and staff.
• Supports safeguarding and student wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Deliver targeted reading intervention and support across the school.
• Collaborate with the SENDCo and Assistant Headteacher for Whole School Reading to identify and support pupils with reading needs.
• Receive full support from a welcoming, experienced team.
• Contribute to our ethos of Enjoy, Enrich, Achieve, Aspire.

Skills

HLTA status

Reading intervention

Identify reading gaps

Inclusive practice

Safeguarding

Education

HLTA status

Job description

Notley High School & Braintree Sixth Form, part of Bridge Academy Trust, is seeking a skilled Higher Level Teaching Assistant (Reading) to cover maternity leave from January 2027. You will support pupils who need help to develop reading skill and confidence.

You will deliver targeted reading intervention across the school, work with the SENDCo and the Assistant Headteacher for Whole School Reading, and join a welcoming team to support an ethos of Enjoy Enrich Achieve Aspire.