Reading Mentor (Great Yarmouth)

Inspiration Trust; Great Yarmouth; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

Health plan

Cycle-to-work

Free parking

CPD and induction

Job summary

Inspiration Trust’s Great Yarmouth Charter Academy is seeking a Reading Mentor to deliver 1:1 and small group reading interventions. You’ll support pupils, monitor progress, and report to teachers while working within a high-performing academy network.

Training will be provided for Thinking Reading within our inclusive environment, with start in January 2027. The role offers pro-rata pay on the Support Staff scales, up to 32.5 hours weekly over 40 weeks, with generous development opportunities

Qualifications

• Good literacy, numeracy, and ICT skills.
• Experience of working with or caring for children of relevant age.
• Ability to evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities.
• Ability to relate well to children and adults.
• Basic understanding of child development and learning.
• General understanding of National Curriculum and other basic learning programmes.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 or small group reading intervention delivery to help pupils reach their potential.
• Monitor pupil responses and record progress; provide feedback to teachers.
• Undertake structured learning activities and adjust activities based on pupil responses.
• Promote good pupil behaviour and manage incidents per policy.
• Supervise pupils out of lesson times and accompany staff on visits and activities.

Skills

Literacy/ICT skills

Experience with children

Learning needs evaluation

Communication with children and adults

Child development knowledge

Education

NVQ 2 in teaching assistance or equivalent

Job description

Salary: Salary: Support Staff Pay Scale E: £21,411 to £22,822 pro-rata per annum (Actual) (£27,274 - £29,071 full time/full year equivalent)

Location: Great Yarmouth Charter Academy, Salisbury Road, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 4LS

Salary: Support Staff Pay Scale E: £21,411 to £22,822 pro-rata per annum (Actual) (£27,274 - £29,071 full time/full year equivalent)

Permanent

Part Time: 32.5 hours per week over 5 days from Monday to Friday

Working Weeks: 40 weeks

Start Date: January 2027

Great Yarmouth Charter Academy has a big mission - that every pupil leaves us being able to read confidently and fluently! Can you help us make this a reality?

At Inspiration Trust our mantra is that all children can achieve and succeed, no matter what their background. Children from disadvantaged backgrounds have been more adversely impacted by the pandemic and we are therefore seeking a reliable, proactive and efficient Reading Mentor to join Great Yarmouth Charter Academy in order to help our most vulnerable students close the gap between their reading age and their chronological age. Full training will be provided to deliver Thinking Reading, a 1:1 intensive reading intervention within the context of a high-performing academy chain with a vision for truly inclusive schools.

The role will require you to help to develop and maintain effective and supportive relationships with the students you work with, and have a calm, clear and consistent approach to working with young people. You will need to deliver the Thinking Reading programme with a high degree of fidelity and engage in the required training in order to be able to do this successfully.

What You will Be Doing

• To provide 1:1 or small group reading intervention delivery to ensure all have the ability to fulfil their potential.
• Monitor pupils’ responses to learning activities and accurately record achievement/progress as directed and provide detailed and regular feedback to teachers on pupils’ achievement, progress, problems, etc.
• Undertake structured and agreed learning activities/teaching programmes, adjusting activities according to pupil responses, including undertaking literacy and numeracy programmes.
• Promote good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with established policy and encourage pupils to take responsibility for their behaviour.
• Assist with the supervision of pupils out of lesson times, including before and after school and accompanying teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities as required and take responsibility for a group under the supervision of the teacher.

About You:

The successful candidate will be patient, empathetic, and passionate about fostering a love for reading. You will possess strong communication skills, offer encouragement and constructive feedback to build student confidence. You will have active listening, adaptability, reliability, and the ability to connect with readers to unlock their potential.

• Good literacy, numeracy, and ICT skills.
• Experience of working with or caring for children of relevant age.
• Ability to evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities.
• Ability to relate well to children and adults.
• Basic understanding of child development and learning.
• General understanding of National Curriculum and other basic learning programmes.
• NVQ 2 or equivalent in teaching assistance or equivalent experience.
• Training in the literacy/numeracy strategy.
• First Aid training in specific medical procedures.

Why Join Inspiration Trust

At Inspiration Trust, we believe in the power of education to transform lives. You’ll be joining a supportive, forward-thinking organisation that values professional development, collaboration, and innovation. We provide opportunities for growth and empower you to make a real impact in schools across Norfolk and north Suffolk. As part of our thriving network of talented teachers, leaders, and support staff, you’ll receive a varied professional development programme designed to help you be the best you can be.

We offer:

• Generous annual leave, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with excellent employer contributions
• Health Plan and Employee Assistance Programme, including 24/7 virtual GP access, mental health support and claim-back options for healthcare costs *
• Cycle-to-work scheme, retail and theatre discounts (including discounted shopping vouchers, dentist and gym memberships), and salary sacrifice options (including home technology). *
• Free parking at most sites
• Personalised CPD and development programmes
• A structured and specific induction programme.
• *Terms and conditions apply. Some benefits are only available following successfully passing probation.

About Us

Great Yarmouth Charter Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in June 2024. The report highlighted that "Pupils at Great Yarmouth Charter Academy are proud to attend the school. It provides them with a safe and structured environment. It is a place where pupils can thrive and achieve their potential."

Over the last four rounds of Year 7 admissions, the school has become oversubscribed with first-choice pupils. Our current job opportunities reflect this growth and our ongoing commitment to supporting students from our local community.

We are part of the Inspiration Trust; a thriving family of schools across Norfolk and North Suffolk, recognised nationally for pupil progress and excellence in teaching and leadership. We believe every young person deserves the best education, regardless of background. Inspiration Trust specialises in transforming schools in disadvantaged areas and taking academies from failing to outstanding.

The Trust offers extensive networks and opportunities to collaborate with a diverse range of schools and partners. We are committed to delivering outstanding professional and learning opportunities for all staff, supported by a rich programme of continuing professional development led by some of the country’s leading educational thinkers and practitioners.

Closing date for applications: 12noon on Sunday 29th November 2026

Interview date: Friday 4th December 2026

Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities

Inspiration Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks. We are an equal opportunities employer.

About You:

The successful candidate will be patient, empathetic, and passionate about fostering a love for reading. You will possess strong communication skills, offer encouragement and constructive feedback to build student confidence. You will have active listening, adaptability, reliability, and the ability to connect with readers to unlock their potential.

Essential:

• Good literacy, numeracy, and ICT skills.
• Experience of working with or caring for children of relevant age.
• Ability to evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities.
• Ability to relate well to children and adults.
• Basic understanding of child development and learning.
• General understanding of National Curriculum and other basic learning programmes.

Desirable:

• NVQ 2 or equivalent in teaching assistance or equivalent experience.
• Training in the literacy/numeracy strategy.
• First Aid training in specific medical procedures.

Salary: Support Staff Pay Scale C: £4,441 to £4,510 pro-rata per annum (Actual) (£25,614 - £26,016 full time/full year equivalent)