Reading Mentor: 1:1 Literacy Intervention

Great Yarmouth Charter Academy; Great Yarmouth; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS

Health plan

Cycle-to-work

Free parking

CPD

Induction programme

Job summary

Great Yarmouth Charter Academy is seeking a Reading Mentor to deliver 1:1 and small-group reading interventions. The role focuses on helping pupils reach their reading potential, with structured activities and close collaboration with teachers.

You will record progress, adapt activities, support behaviour, and assist with duties outside lessons as needed. Training for Thinking Reading is provided within a high-performing academy network.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering reading interventions to support pupil progression.
• Strong communication skills with pupils, carers and school staff.
• Empathetic and patient approach to young learners.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 or small group reading intervention delivery to help pupils reach potential.
• Record progress and provide feedback to teachers on achievement and problems.
• Undertake structured learning activities and literacy/numeracy programmes.
• Promote positive pupil behaviour and manage incidents per policy.
• Supervise pupils outside lessons when required and accompany staff on trips.

Skills

Reading intervention delivery

Strong communication

Empathy and patience

Education

NVQ 2 or equivalent in teaching assistance

Job description

Great Yarmouth Charter Academy is seeking a Reading Mentor to deliver 1:1 and small-group reading interventions. The role focuses on helping pupils reach their reading potential, with structured activities and close collaboration with teachers.

You will record progress, adapt activities, support behaviour, and assist with duties outside lessons as needed. Training for Thinking Reading is provided within a high-performing academy network.