Graduate Reading Teaching Assistant
Location: Hounslow, Greater London, TW5 0Q
School Type: Secondary Mainstream School
Start Date: September 2024
Contract: Full Time, Monday – Friday
Hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Reading Support Assistant to join our team at a thriving secondary mainstream school in Hounslow. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic about education and eager to support students aged 11-16 in developing their reading skills.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide classroom support, working with students individually, in small groups, or supporting the entire class.
- Assist students with literacy difficulties, including those with dyslexia.
- Implement structured, engaging teaching activities to motivate and enhance students' learning.
- Ensure all pupils have equal access to learning opportunities and promote the inclusion of students with specific needs.
- Employ effective behaviour management strategies to foster a productive learning environment.
- Encourage cooperative interaction among pupils and support their overall development.
Qualifications and Skills:
- A graduate with high levels of literacy and reading proficiency.
- Passionate about education and making a positive impact on students' lives.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with students and staff.
About School:
Our school prides itself on being a cohesive and inclusive community where students from diverse backgrounds thrive. We are rated 'Outstanding' by Ofsted and offer a supportive and welcoming environment. Our students' success is driven by traditional values of hard work, resilience, and exemplary behaviour. With highly experienced teachers and a robust pastoral system, we ensure no child is left behind and consistently achieve outstanding academic results.
READING MENTOR ( KS3-5)
Secondary Support
ASAP START DATE SECONDARY COMMUNITY SCHOOL
HOUNSLOW
8:30-3:30PM
READING MENTOR SMALL GROUPS /1-1 CLASSROOM SUPPORT
The Role :
Teaching Assistant role in the classroom – supporting generally or in a small group – even 1-1
Assisting with READING for students with Literacy difficulties/Dyslexia
Motivate and progress pupils’ learning by using clearly structured, interesting teaching and earning activities.
Be aware of and support difference and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.
Promote and support the inclusion of all pupils, including those with specific needs, both in learning activities and within the classroom.
Use behaviour management strategies, in line with the school’s policy and procedures, to contribute to a purposeful learning environment and encourage pupils to interact and work co-operatively with others
Friendly & Supportive Community school - ofsted rated OUTSTANDING -Training on site
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further 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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We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
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