Teaching Assistant with Literacy Specialism

Harris Federation; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Harris Allowance

Annual Loyalty Bonus

Pension Scheme

Wellbeing Cash Plan

Job summary

Harris Academy South Norwood in London is seeking a Teaching Assistant with a Literacy Specialism to join our thriving Inclusion team. You will provide in-class support and targeted small-group intervention in phonics and foundational literacy, helping every student reach their potential.

The post offers a competitive salary of £28,519 (37.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year) and opportunities for professional development within the Harris Federation.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children of relevant age
• Experience of working with students with additional needs
• Experience of delivering literacy and reading/writing recovery programmes
• Evidence of fulfilling the Higher Level Teaching Assistant standards and or ability and potential to fulfil them within the first 6 months of the role
• Relevant qualifications that help demonstrate evidence towards the above
• Excellent numeracy/literacy skills – equivalent to at least NVQ Level 2 in English and Maths
• Relevant qualifications at A level or equivalent to at least NQF Level 3
• Evidence of specialism in specific curriculum areas or areas of particular learning difficulty
• Qualifications relevant to subject area they will be based in
• Training in relevant learning strategies e.g. literacy
• Specialist skills/training in curriculum or learning area e.g. bi-lingual, sign language, ICT
• Qualifications and experience relevant to the subject area they will be based in

Responsibilities

• Support students in their learning, establishing productive working relationships and providing feedback
• Support teachers by teaching groups of students, planning lessons and administering and marking tests
• Support the curriculum by delivering learning activities in line with local and national learning strategies, and selecting and preparing resources necessary to lead learning activities

Skills

Experience working with children

Experience with additional needs

Literacy & reading recovery

HLTA standards experience

Qualifications relevant to the role

Numeracy & literacy NVQ2

A level / Level 3 qualification

Specialism in curriculum/learning diff

Subject-area relevance

Literacy training

Bi-lingual / sign language / ICT

Subject-area relevance

Job description

Teaching Assistant with Literacy Specialism

About Us Harris Academy South Norwood is a mixed comprehensive school situated in the heart of South Norwood, SE25, just a few minutes walk from Norwood Junction. We serve an incredibly diverse school community with numerous languages, cultures and backgrounds represented within the school. Our staff are equally multicultural, with colleagues hailing from all over the UK and the world.

Our vision for teaching is whole school consistency, departmental autonomy. We believe that teachers teach best when supported by clear, consistent systems within which they can delve into the uniqueness of their subject disciplines. In practice, this means that we have strong whole-school behaviour systems, shared strategies well recognised by students such as for checking for understanding and teaching new vocabulary, but also expect and allow subjects to employ the pedagogical strategies, formats and routines that are right for them.

At HASN, we prioritise teacher development and commit significant time and resources towards teacher and staff development. We support colleagues to undertake professional qualifications and further study outside of the school, and encourage colleagues to plan and pursue their professional goals with our support.

Working within the Harris Federation, we are able to draw on a wealth of expertise and experience across all areas of school life and leadership, meaning that staff can draw on a wide professional network. In turn, this supports a healthy approach to workload in which leaders hold the firm belief that collaboration is our strength and that seeking support is often the best thing professionals can do for the children they work with.

Summary

Harris Academy South Norwood is looking for a Teaching Assistant Literacy Specialism to complement the professional work of teachers by taking responsibility for activities under an agreed system of supervision.

The post holder will work as part of a thriving inclusion team, delivering a combination of in-class support and targeted small-group intervention in phonics and foundational literacy skills. This post is central to our mission of ensuring that every child, no matter their starting points, is able to thrive at Harris Academy South Norwood.

If you are an experienced Teaching Assistant or a graduate with a strong foundation in English and literacy and looking for an opportunity to join a truly thriving school where you can make a real difference, then this may be the role for you.

Main Areas of Responsibility

The actual salary for this role will be £28,519 (37.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year).

In your role you will:

• Support students in their learning, establishing productive working relationships and providing feedback
• Support teachers by teaching groups of students, planning lessons and administering and marking tests
• Support the curriculum by delivering learning activities in line with local and national learning strategies, and selecting and preparing resources necessary to lead learning activities

For a full list of responsibilities, please download the Job Pack.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience working with children of relevant age
• Experience of working with students with additional needs
• Experience of delivering literacy and reading/writing recovery programmes
• Evidence of fulfilling the Higher Level Teaching Assistant standards and or ability and potential to fulfil them within the first 6 months of the role
• Relevant qualifications that help demonstrate evidence towards the above
• Excellent numeracy/literacy skills – equivalent to at least NVQ Level 2 in English and Maths
• Relevant qualifications at A level or equivalent to at least NQF Level 3
• Evidence of specialism in specific curriculum areas or areas of particular learning difficulty
• Qualifications relevant to subject area they will be based in
• Training in relevant learning strategies e.g. literacy
• Specialist skills/training in curriculum or learning area e.g. bi-lingual, sign language, ICT
• Qualifications and experience relevant to the subject area they will be based in

A full person specification is available in the job pack.

Professional Development & Benefits

Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.

In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, an Annual Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website.

Safeguarding Notice

The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.

Equal Opportunities

The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment.