Reading Intervention Assistant — Part-Time (Term-Time)

Cheshire Schools; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Blacon High School is seeking a dedicated Literacy Intervention Assistant to join our team and drive targeted literacy support across the English Faculty and SEND Team. You will deliver reading interventions to individuals and small groups, boosting fluency and comprehension while tracking progress and coordinating with staff and parents.

We are looking for candidates with experience working with young people, strong literacy and communication skills, and a commitment to inclusive practice.

Qualifications

• Have experience of working with children or young people in an educational or similar setting.
• Have excellent literacy, communication and organisational skills.
• Are passionate about reading, literacy and improving outcomes for young people.
• Can motivate, support and inspire students to achieve their best.
• Are committed to inclusive practice and removing barriers to learning.
• Can develop positive relationships with students, staff, parents and carers.
• Are resilient, flexible and able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Share our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Delivering targeted literacy and reading interventions to individual students and small groups.
• Supporting students to develop reading fluency, comprehension, vocabulary and confidence.
• Monitoring and recording student progress and adapting support where required.
• Working collaboratively with teaching staff to identify needs and plan effective interventions.
• Maintaining accurate records and contributing to student reviews and progress discussions.
• Liaising with parents, carers and colleagues to support student achievement and wellbeing.
• Preparing and maintaining resources to support intervention programmes.
• Supporting the school's commitment to inclusion, high expectations and student success.

Skills

Experience with children

Literacy skills

Communication skills

Organisation

Motivation

Inclusive practice

Relationship building

Resilience

Safeguarding

Job description

Blacon High School is seeking a dedicated Literacy Intervention Assistant to join our team and drive targeted literacy support across the English Faculty and SEND Team. You will deliver reading interventions to individuals and small groups, boosting fluency and comprehension while tracking progress and coordinating with staff and parents.

We are looking for candidates with experience working with young people, strong literacy and communication skills, and a commitment to inclusive practice.