Teaching Assistant

Sunbury Manor School; Sunbury-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Sunbury Manor School is seeking a Senior Teaching Assistant - Literacy Specialist to deliver targeted literacy interventions and support students with reading, writing and communication skills. You will work closely with the Literacy Co-ordinator and teaching staff to promote a positive reading culture across the school.

The role involves assisting in managing the Learning Resource Centre (LRC) and contributing to inclusive education, with a commitment to student achievement, confidence and

Qualifications

• Experience delivering literacy support.
• Experience with reading interventions and inclusive education.
• Strong communication with students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Deliver targeted literacy interventions for students.
• Support reading, writing and communication skills across the school.
• Manage Learning Resource Centre and promote a reading culture.

Skills

Literacy Support

Reading Interventions

Communication

Job description

Senior Teaching Assistant at Sunbury Manor School

23 Days Remaining

• Job Reference # EDV/2026/SMS/55233
• Location Nursery Road, Sunbury-on-Thames, Surrey, TW16 6LF
• Contract Type Permanent
• Contract Term Part-Time
• Salary £24,570.00 - £26,730.00 Annually (FTE) P5 (FTE £28700 to £31,224pa)
• Hours Per Week 36
• Weeks Per Year 39 (Term Time)
• Closing Date 9:00am, Mon 2nd Nov, 2026
• Positions Available 1

About this Role

Are you passionate about literacy and committed to helping young people achieve their full potential? We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Senior Teaching Assistant - Literacy Specialist to play a key role in improving literacy outcomes for students across the school.

Working closely with the Literacy Co-ordinator, SENDCo and teaching staff, you will deliver targeted literacy interventions, support students with reading, writing and communication skills, and help promote a positive culture of reading throughout the school. You will also support the management of our Learning Resource Centre (LRC), encouraging students to develop a lifelong love of reading.

The successful candidate will have experience of working with young people, strong communication skills and a commitment to inclusive education. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference to students' achievement, confidence and future success.

Why join us?

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on student achievement and literacy development.
• Work as part of a supportive and dedicated team.
• Access to professional development opportunities within THPT Schools.

Sunbury Manor School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory pre-employment checks.

As well as verification of identity, we ask all successful candidates to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance, we may also conduct an online search about any shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal duty to meet safeguarding duties, in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).

Safeguarding and Further Information

The successful candidate will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

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

Due to the nature of this role, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. In making your application, it is essential you disclose whether you have any pending charges, convictions, bind-overs or cautions and, if so, for which offences. This post will be exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Therefore, applicants are not entitled to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are 'spent' under the provision of the Act, and, in the event of the employment being taken up; any failure to disclose such convictions will result in dismissal or disciplinary action. The fact that a pending charge, conviction, bind-over or caution has been recorded against you will not necessarily debar you from consideration for this appointment.