Teaching Assistant Level 2 - Literacy Intervention

Chorlton High School Academy; Manchester; Presencial; GBP 18.000 - 21.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

High quality CPD for all roles

Pension contributions - generous

Holidays 26 days + bank holidays (or ;

Cycle scheme

Employee Assistance Programmes

Flexible working options

Mental Health First Aid

Blue Light Card

bYond cashback card

Descripción de la vacante

Chorlton High School Academy is seeking a Teaching Assistant Level 2 - Literacy Intervention to join our fantastic team. The role focuses on delivering literacy intervention programmes to pupils, supporting reading and writing development, and helping pupils access the wider curriculum.

The post is permanent, part time (30 hours per week, term time plus 1 week). The pro-rata salary is £19,483 and the full time equivalent is £26,427.

Formación

• Caring, enthusiastic, and organised individual with passion for literacy development.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with pupils, teachers, and parents.
• Good level of English and maths proficiency.
• Understanding of National Curriculum and learning barriers.
• Experience with children of relevant age is desirable.

Responsabilidades

• Deliver planned literacy intervention programmes to individuals or small groups.
• Support pupils reading and writing below age-related expectations.
• Assess pupils' literacy progress and identify development areas.
• Monitor, record, and report pupil progress.
• Promote safeguarding, equality, and inclusion at all times.

Conocimientos

Strong communication skills

Ability to relate to children and..

Understanding of Child Development

English and maths proficiency

Teamwork and collaboration

Educación

Level 2 Numeracy/Literacy equivalent to NQF Level 2

Descripción del empleo

Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Part Time, 30 hours per week
Number of Positions: 1
Qualifications Required: Numeracy/literacy skills with a good level of knowledge and understanding (at a level equivalent to NQF Level 2)
Start Date: 1st January 2027
Salary: £19,483 per annum

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Teaching Assistant Level 2 - Literacy Intervention to join our fantastic team at Chorlton High School.

This is a Grade 3, permanent, part time post working 30 hours per week, term time only plus 1 week. The pro-rata salary is £19,483 and the full time equivalent is £26,427.

We’re looking for:

We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic, and organised individual who is passionate about supporting children’s learning and development. The successful candidate will have strong communication skills, a good understanding of literacy development, and the ability to work effectively with pupils, teachers, and parents.

Main Purpose of the job:

The post holder will provide additional literacy support that helps pupils overcome barriers to learning, improve their confidence, and make measurable progress in reading and writing so they can access the wider curriculum successfully.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver planned literacy intervention programmes to individuals or small groups of pupils.
• Support pupils who are working below age-related expectations in reading and writing.
• Assist teachers in assessing pupils' literacy progress and identifying areas for development.
• Monitor, record, and report on pupil progress.
• Encourage pupil engagement, confidence, and independence in learning.
• Prepare learning resources and intervention materials.
• Work closely with teachers, SEND staff, and parents to support pupils' achievement.
• Promote safeguarding, equality, and inclusion at all times.

What you will bring to the role:

• A good level of English and maths proficiency
• Experience working with children of a relevant age
• Ability to relate to children and adults
• An understanding of the principles of Child Development and learning processes
• Ability to understand the National Curriculum and other basic learning programs/strategic processes and barriers to learning, including behaviour management strategies would be advantageous
• Demonstrable commitment to maintaining and developing professional knowledge and skills
• Tact and diplomacy in interpersonal relationships with all stakeholders

All school staff are expected to share the Trust’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Specific safeguarding responsibilities are detailed in the attached job description.

Working for Prospere Learning Trust

Great schools thrive because of the great people in them. We invest in our staff to achieve their full potential and offer a range of benefits including.

• High quality CPD for all roles
• Bupa Level 1 Health Plan - annual cash back allowance for a range of every day health care expenses
• Generous Pension Contribution - over 26% for teachers and 15% for support staff
• Good holidays – teachers as per School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document; non-teachers receive 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days with 5 years' service
• Cyclescheme - save up to 39% on a bike and accessories and get Strava for free
• Employee Assistance Programmes - including access to free counselling and 24/7 helplines
• Credit Union - regular savings, Christmas saving scheme and access to affordable loans
• Flexible working options - we're happy to talk flexible working where possible
• Mental Health First Aid in every school
• Blue Light Card - discounts on holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones, and many more
• bYond cashback card - spend smarter with a prepaid cashback card for your everyday purchases

Visit our website to learn more about our Trust: prospere.org.uk

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here.

This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable.

We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation