About this role
5 Dimensions Trust is currently advertising the following exciting opportunity to start at
Shenley Brook End School
Teaching Assistant Specialising in Literacy
Permanent
Salary: Grade 5 £28,608 - £32,046 p.a pro rata, £24,826 - £27,808 p.a actual
37 hrs per week, Term Time, plus training days (39 weeks per year)
Monday - Thursday 8.15am - 4.15pm, Friday 8.15am-3.45pm
We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic person to join our Support for Learning Team, to work with individuals, pairs and small groups of students with SEND to help them significantly improve their literacy skills.
We welcome applications from educational professionals with a love of literacy and for helping young people develop those skills they need to use across their school subjects and in future life.
In return you will be offered the support and training to enable you to reach your maximum potential.
You will work with students who have a range of difficulties in learning literacy skills.
In the role you will be required :-
to assess students’ needs and plan for active interventions
to deliver and evaluate student progress data in literacy and identify further support required
to liaise with subject teachers, parents and external agencies
Deliver after school literacy intervention sessions
Our ideal candidate will:-
have previous experience working with young people
be able to establish meaningful positive relationships quickly
have good communication and interpersonal skills
be able to work independently
have strong subject knowledge and a breadth of ideas to develop literacy skills and understanding for the students at school
Closing Date: 2nd October 9am
Interview date: TBC
Employee wellbeing is a priority for 5 Dimensions Trust and we recognise that happy employees perform better and live happier and healthier lives. Professional development is of a high quality; colleagues engage in a range of CPD from in-house coaching to National Professional Qualifications. All staff identify a 5-year career pathway supporting them to grow and be the best version of themselves. Our pension scheme is generous, as is our incremental pay progression. If you would like a tour of the school prior to applying, please contact the school on 01908 520264.
The Trust reserves the right to close the application process at any stage should we receive sufficient applications.
5 Dimensions Trust is an equal opportunities employer. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.
Tel: 01908 677954
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.5dimensionstrust.com
CEO: Mr Tony Nelson