Teaching Assistant - Literacy Specialist - Henley Bank High School

Glos; New Jersey; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading school is seeking a Teaching Assistant – Literacy Specialist to provide in-class support and help manage literacy interventions. This full-time permanent role starts in September 2025, offering an opportunity to contribute to a successful educational environment with excellent academic results.

Qualifications

• Hold at least 5 GCSEs including Grade C/4 in Maths and English.
• Proven successful experience working with children.
• Relevant NVQ qualification desired.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-class support directed by teachers.
• Assist in managing class behavior and literacy interventions.
• Engage with the school's teaching process and contribute to student progress.

Skills

Childcare

Literacy Support

Behavior Management

Communication

Education

5 GCSEs including Maths and English at Grade C/4 or equivalent

NVQ 2 or equivalent qualification in a relevant area

Job description

School: Henley Bank High School (Academy)
Address: Mill Lane, Brockworth, Gloucester, Gloucestershire
Title: Teaching Assistant - Literacy Specialist - Henley Bank High School
Grade: Grade F - Scale Point 6-12 £21,717.28-£23,897.37 Actual Salary (£25,183 - £27,711 FTE)
Allowances: (Not applicable)
Hours: Full Time
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 29/06/2025
Interview Date: TBA
Start Date: 01/09/2025

We are expanding our brilliant team of teaching assistants to our school and our currently recruiting for a Teaching Assistant – Literacy Specialist to join the team from September 2025. This is an exciting opportunity to join GLT / Henley Bank High School and become an integral member of the team.

At Henley Bank High School, our aspiration is for all our staff and students to leave our school with practical wisdom gained through the teaching of intellectual, moral, civic and performance virtues.

We are a successful secondary school based in Brockworth, extremely close to junction 11a of the M5. The school has consistently been achieving excellent academic results over the past few years with the GCSE results of 2023 being in the top 1% of results in the country, as well as the highest results for any non-selective school in Gloucestershire. We opened our Sixth Form in September 2024 and are really excited to see what the next stage in the school’s journey will be. A crucial element of the school’s vision is ensuing that we are preparing our young people for the world of tomorrow. This role plays an essential part in achieving this.

Greenshaw Learning Trust is a highly successful multi academy trust that provides excellent quality, comprehensive and inclusive education through primary schools and secondary schools. Our schools are based in London, Surrey, Berkshire, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire, Bristol and Plymouth. We also have three shared service hubs where our central teams can be based out of. We are building a family of like-minded schools, that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing their own distinctive character. We thrive from collaboration at every level. We encourage a culture of sharing ideas and learning from one another. As a Trust of schools, we are ‘Always Learning’.

To get a feel of life at Greenshaw Learning Trust, please download our ‘Why you should work for GLT’ recruitment brochure on our jobs portal.

Main responsibilities:

To provide in-class support as directed by the SENCO or subject leaders
To attend relevant training to ensure excellent outcomes for students requiring additional literacy interventions, including Read Write Inc
To engage proactively with the school’s MITA (Maximising Impact of Teaching Assistants) process
Under the direction of the class teacher, to assist in the management of the whole class through the overt modelling of effective behaviour management techniques
Under the direction of the SENCO, to develop and lead small group work for identified students supporting their literacy skills
To assist in the production of teaching and learning materials for students, including differentiating the materials
To provide after school support for identified students as required
To provide regular feedback to the class teacher and to the SENCO or the relevant line manager
To use appropriate systems for recording the progress of students with learning difficulties
To provide data and information to inform reviews as part of the graduated approach to SEND
Complete break duties as required to support with positive behaviour
Contribute to the overall ethos of the school
Participate in training and other learning activities as required
To provide and support with exam invigilating as and when required
Support any whole year school trips/activities
To take part in school activities such as Open Evenings, Academic Review Days, Liaison events with partner schools
To communicate effectively with parents/carers of students, visitors to the school and colleagues

You will need:

Hold at least 5 GCSE’s or equivalent, which must include at least a Grade C/4 in Maths and English
NVQ 2 and/or equivalent qualification in relevant area
Proven successful experience working with or caring for children in any setting

Please download the recruitment pack for further information by following this link:

https://ce0218li.webitrent.com/ce0218li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC179GF.open?WVID=074436HN23&VACANCY_ID=542204gHB8

Closing date for receipt of applications is Sunday 29th June 2025 at 11.59pm. We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.

We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive.

If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know.

Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced DBS and barred list check.

Please click on the website link to the right of this advert - click on School Information and then on Vacanciesto apply.