Teaching Assistant Specialising in Literacy

Shenley Brook End School; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD opportunities

Training and development

Job summary

Shenley Brook End School in Milton Keynes is seeking a Teaching Assistant specialising in literacy to join our Support for Learning Team. You will work with individuals, pairs and small groups to raise literacy attainment and confidence.

The role is permanent, 37 hours per week, term-time with training days, and includes after-school literacy sessions. Applicants should have experience with young people and a passion for helping students develop essential reading and writing skills.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students with literacy needs.
• Ability to assess needs and plan interventions.
• Good communication with staff, parents and external agencies.
• Able to deliver after-school literacy sessions.

Responsibilities

• Assess students’ needs and plan active interventions.
• Deliver and evaluate progress data in literacy and identify further support.
• Liaise with subject teachers, parents and external agencies.
• Deliver after school literacy intervention sessions.

Skills

Literacy support

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent working

Education

Experience with SEND learners

Experience with young people

Job description

Shenley Brook End School

Teaching Assistant Specialising in Literacy

Permanent

Salary: Grade 5 £28,608 - £32,046 p.a pro rata, £24,826 - £27,808 p.a actual

37 hrs per week, Term Time, plus training days (39 weeks per year)

Monday - Thursday 8.15am - 4.15pm, Friday 8.15am-3.45pm

We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic person to join our Support for Learning Team, to work with individuals, pairs and small groups of students with SEND to help them significantly improve their literacy skills.

We welcome applications from educational professionals with a love of literacy and for helping young people develop those skills they need to use across their school subjects and in future life.

In return you will be offered the support and training to enable you to reach your maximum potential.

You will work with students who have a range of difficulties in learning literacy skills.

In the role you will be required :-

• to assess students’ needs and plan for active interventions
• to deliver and evaluate student progress data in literacy and identify further support required
• to liaise with subject teachers, parents and external agencies
• Deliver after school literacy intervention sessions

Our ideal candidate will:-

• have previous experience working with young people
• be able to establish meaningful positive relationships quickly
• have good communication and interpersonal skills
• be able to work independently
• have strong subject knowledge and a breadth of ideas to develop literacy skills and understanding for the students at school

Closing Date: 2nd October 9am

Interview date: TBC

Employee wellbeing is a priority for 5 Dimensions Trust and we recognise that happy employees perform better and live happier and healthier lives. Professional development is of a high quality; colleagues engage in a range of CPD from in-house coaching to National Professional Qualifications. All staff identify a 5-year career pathway supporting them to grow and be the best version of themselves. Our pension scheme is generous, as is our incremental pay progression. If you would like a tour of the school prior to applying, please contact the school on 01908 520264.

The Trust reserves the right to close the application process at any stage should we receive sufficient applications.

5 Dimensions Trust is an equal opportunities employer. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.

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Website: www.5dimensionstrust.com

CEO: Mr Tony Nelson