Literacy Support Assistant
- September start
- Excellent rates of pay
- Enterprise & Science Specialist School
- Opportunity for permanent employment and teacher training
- Ideal for a recent English Graduate looking to develop a career in schools
A Literacy Support Assistant is needed in a Mixed Secondary School & Sixth Form in South West London.
This will be a full time long term Literacy Support Assistant position, with scope to go permanent.
Working hours for this Literacy Support Assistant post will be 8am to 4pm.
Responsibilities for this Literacy Support Assistant role will include but not be limited to:
- Supporting Dyslexic students in 1:1, group or whole class situations
- Working with the teachers to ensure each student's Literacy learning needs are identified
- Leading small group Literacy sessions and interventions
- Attending to students' personal needs when required
- Supporting behaviour management and using appropriate strategies in line with academy policy
- Undertaking Literacy learning activities/teaching programmes when needed
Experience of working with Dyslexic pupils, knowledge of supporting pupils in line with the Hackney Lit programme and running spelling interventions will be highly desirable qualities when being considered for this Literacy Support Assistant position.
The rates of pay for this Literacy Support Assistant post will be between £82.14 to £100 a day, depending on the qualifications and experiences of each applicant.
The School
An 'Outstanding' Secondary School & Sixth Form in the London Borough of Merton.
It is a mixed, 11 - 18, non-selective school with a wide demographic of pupils and staff.
90% of students stay in education or employment after Key Stage 4.
The site has its own dedicated SEN Support Centre and a variety of sports facilities.
Ofsted have noted there is positive culture of learning and a strong sense of community.
Requirements
Applications are welcome if you're a Graduate or experienced Literacy Support Assistant.
You're also welcome to apply if you're a British trained Literacy Support Assistant or overseas trained Literacy Support Assistant.
All applicants must have the following in order to be considered for this position as a Literacy Support Assistant:
- Right to work in the UK
- Clear and up to date Enhanced DBS
- UK Bachelor's Degree or overseas equivalent
- Experience of working with children/young people from the ages of 11 to 18 or as a Literacy Support Assistant in UK schools
If you would like to be considered for this opportunity in education and training as a Literacy Support Assistant, then please apply via the link below and send your CV to Rahul at REESON Education as soon as possible.
Reeson Education:
Reeson Education is England's Premier Recruitment Agency. Established in 2006 by experienced teachers, education professionals and recruitment specialists, we have built our business and reputation on the cores values of honesty, integrity and excellence.
We care about education and the provision of education and have established an excellent reputation with schools and teachers alike.
Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults.
At Reeson Education we work closely with a large network of Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across the UK. Our client base provides us with an abundance of available daily supply, long term and permanent opportunities across all age groups in all areas of England.
