Reading Teaching Assistant
- Teaching Assistant
- Greater Manchester
- Full Time
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Reading Teaching Assistant
As a Reading Teaching Assistant, you will be responsible for supporting students with their reading skills, both on a one-to-one basis and in small groups. You will work closely with teachers and other support staff to develop and deliver tailored support plans for students, with the aim of improving their literacy skills and academic performance.
Our client secondary school is based in the heart of Old Trafford, and is walking distance from a variety of public transport options. There is also a staff car park onsite.
This role starts in April and will run full-time until December 2025. The successful candidate who gets on well in the school environment will also be offered the opportunity to become permanent at school.
Key Responsibilities:
• Support students with their reading skills, both on a one-to-one basis and in small groups.
• Develop and deliver tailored support plans for students, in line with their individual needs.
• Collaborate with teachers and other support staff to monitor student progress and adjust support plans as necessary.
• Provide feedback to teachers on student progress and areas for improvement.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of literacy interventions and initiatives.
• Maintain accurate records of student progress and attendance.
• Attend meetings and training sessions as required.
• Act as a positive role model for students, promoting positive behaviour and a love of learning.
Essential Criteria:
• Experience of working with young people in an educational setting.
• A good standard of education, including GCSEs in English and Maths (or equivalent).
• Strong literacy skills, with the ability to support students in developing their reading skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, teachers, and parents.
• A patient and empathetic approach, with the ability to support students who may have additional learning needs.
• The ability to speak another language (particularly Arabic or Urdu) would be an advantage but is not essential.
How to Apply:
To apply for this position, please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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