Literacy Support Assistant

Job Description

Literacy Support Assistant Barking & Dagenham September Start

Are you a Literacy Support Assistant looking for the perfect opportunity to gain valuable classroom experience in a forward-thinking and supportive school This exciting role in Barking & Dagenham offers you the chance to make a real difference in the lives of pupils within an Ofsted-rated Good setting while also preparing you for future Teacher Training or Psychology pathways.

• Free onsite parking and excellent transport links.

• High-quality CPD opportunities to support your professional development.

• A welcoming and supportive SLT team invested in your growth.

• Clear progression routes including Teacher Training opportunities.

• Full-time role during term-time only providing excellent work-life balance.

Your role as a Literacy Support Assistant will include:

• Supporting pupils who are struggling to access the mainstream curriculum in Literacy.

• Delivering tailored support in small group sessions (up to 5 pupils).

• Creating engaging resources to meet the individual needs of learners.

• Assisting class teachers across different lessons when required.

• Encouraging and motivating pupils to achieve academic success.

Essential requirements for the Literacy Support Assistant role:

• A 1:1 or 2:1 English degree from a top 20 UK University.

• A genuine passion for education and a desire to go into Teacher Training or Psychology.

• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage pupils effectively.

• Proactive dedicated and flexible in meeting the needs of the school.

• Previous child-based experience is desirable.

This Literacy Support Assistant opportunity in Barking & Dagenham is a full-time term-time only role starting in September offering 444 per week. It is an excellent chance to gain hands-on experience while developing your skills in preparation for a future in education.

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