Teaching Assistant Level 2 - Literacy Intervention

Chorlton High School; Manchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Chorlton High School is seeking a Teaching Assistant Level 2 – Literacy Intervention to join our supportive learning community. This part-time role (30 hours per week, term time plus one week) focuses on delivering targeted literacy support to help pupils improve reading and writing and access the wider curriculum.

You will work closely with teachers, SEND staff, and parents, monitor pupil progress, and contribute to safeguarding and inclusive practice across the school.

Qualifications

• 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 National Curriculum and other basic learning programs/strategic processes and barriers to learning would be advantageous.
• Commitment to maintaining and developing professional knowledge and skills; tact and diplomacy.

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.

Skills

English proficiency

maths proficiency

Experience with children

Interpersonal skills

Job description

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 skillsTact 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.