Teaching Assistant (Literacy focus)

We are seeking to recruit a

Teaching Assistant to join our enthusiastic and committed support team in the

Secondary Phase of our all-through school. Initially in year one of the role, the

successful candidate will deliver the school’s new Thinking Reading programme, working

1:1 with pupils as part of the wider whole-school literacy strategy. The role may

also include working with small groups and whole classes. The role will suit

someone who has experience working with children and supporting them to become

independent learners. It would suit someone with a particular interested in

working with children who are neurodiverse.

What we’re looking for:

We are seeking individuals who can

build positive, trusting relationships with children and who bring empathy,

patience and enthusiasm to their work.

Have experience working with children,

building positive relationships in a calm, empathetic way

Have a specific interest in developing

children’s reading skills to enable them to flourish in society

Have a specific interest in supporting

children with ADHD, ASC and medical needs

Have obtained Maths and English

qualifications to GCSE Grade 4 or above, or their equivalent

Proficiency in using the Microsoft office

suite or willingness to learn

Excellent attention to detail and

ability to keep accurate records

The ability to model high quality reading

aloud and have good oracy skills

Be committed to the highest possible

levels of achievement for every pupil

Be cheerful, flexible and approachable,

with a good sense of humour

Be able to demonstrate high levels of

emotional resilience and stay calm under pressure in order to support

vulnerable children

Show initiative within the role and have

excellent time management skills

Be a hard-working team player, able to

work closely with teachers and other adults within the classroom to ensure

the best for all our pupils

Have the patience and the

resourcefulness to support and inspire our children with their learning,

helping to unlock their potential

Have a good understanding of child

development

Have excellent wider communication

skills

Be able to support children’s behaviour for

learning and for their self-regulation

Have a strong commitment to supporting

all children and young people in learning to read, and reading to learn

Be enthusiastic and committed to supporting

children with specific needs both inside and outside the classroom

Be keen to participate in professional

learning and qualifications