We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Teaching Assistant Level 2 - Literacy Intervention to join our fantastic team at Chorlton High School.
This is a Grade 3, permanent, part time post working 30 hours per week, term time only plus 1 week. The pro-rata salary is £19,483 and the full time equivalent is £26,427.
We’re looking for:
We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic, and organised individual who is passionate about supporting children’s learning and development. The successful candidate will have strong communication skills, a good understanding of literacy development, and the ability to work effectively with pupils, teachers, and parents.
Main Purpose of the job:
The post holder will provide additional literacy support that helps pupils overcome barriers to learning, improve their confidence, and make measurable progress in reading and writing so they can access the wider curriculum successfully.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver planned literacy intervention programmes to individuals or small groups of pupils.
- Support pupils who are working below age-related expectations in reading and writing.
- Assist teachers in assessing pupils' literacy progress and identifying areas for development.
- Monitor, record, and report on pupil progress.
- Encourage pupil engagement, confidence, and independence in learning.
- Prepare learning resources and intervention materials.
- Work closely with teachers, SEND staff, and parents to support pupils' achievement.
- Promote safeguarding, equality, and inclusion at all times.
What you will bring to the role:
- A good level of English and maths proficiency
- Experience working with children of a relevant age
- Ability to relate to children and adults
- An understanding of the principles of Child Development and learning processes
- Ability to understand the National Curriculum and other basic learning programs/strategic processes and barriers to learning, including behaviour management strategies would be advantageous
- Demonstrable commitment to maintaining and developing professional knowledge and skills
- Tact and diplomacy in interpersonal relationships with all stakeholders
All school staff are expected to share the Trust’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Specific safeguarding responsibilities are detailed in the attached job description.
Working for Prospere Learning Trust
Great schools thrive because of the great people in them. We invest in our staff to achieve their full potential and offer a range of benefits including.
- High quality CPD for all roles
- Bupa Level 1 Health Plan - annual cash back allowance for a range of every day health care expenses
- Generous Pension Contribution - over 26% for teachers and 15% for support staff
- Good holidays – teachers as per School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document; non-teachers receive 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days with 5 years' service
- Cyclescheme - save up to 39% on a bike and accessories and get Strava for free
- Employee Assistance Programmes - including access to free counselling and 24/7 helplines
- Credit Union - regular savings, Christmas saving scheme and access to affordable loans
- Flexible working options - we're happy to talk flexible working where possible
- Mental Health First Aid in every school
- Blue Light Card - discounts on holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones, and many more
- bYond cashback card - spend smarter with a prepaid cashback card for your everyday purchases
Visit our website to learn more about our Trust: prospere.org.uk
Chorlton High School
Chorlton High School (CHS) is a diverse and innovative secondary academy committed to providing outstanding education. We are a mixed, multi-cultural, and multi-faith community with strong links to local primary schools, sixth form providers, further education colleges, and businesses.
Our students thrive on an exciting learning journey underpinned by academic rigour and creative flair. Driven by our core values, our dedicated staff ensure creativity, happiness, and success are central to every student’s experience. We aim to develop:
- SUCCESSFUL learners with foundations for lifelong success.
- CREATIVE learners who are imaginative risk-takers.
- HAPPY learners whose confidence comes from within.
CHS is recognised locally and nationally for educational excellence. Our ambitious and cutting-edge practices provide exemplary learning opportunities.
Our Ofsted reports (2011, 2016, 2021) highlight many ‘Outstanding’ features and our focus on nurturing and inspiring students;
‘Pupils enjoy coming to school because it is a caring and supportive environment where they flourish.’
‘Leaders and teachers collaborate across the Prospere Learning Trust to bring about purposeful, evidence-based change.' Ofsted 2021
Visit our website to learn more: Chorlton High School.
Job Application Information
Please apply using the online application form; incomplete applications may not be considered. CVs are not accepted. Early applications are encouraged, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early.
As per Keeping Children Safe in Education, we conduct online searches on shortlisted candidates to identify any relevant issues for interview discussion. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit a self-disclosure declaration, declaring any relevant convictions, adult cautions or other matters which may affect your suitability to work with children. Information will be provided on where to seek guidance on whether certain offences are now protected and should not be disclosed within the self-disclosure form.
Under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 all positions within the School are exempt. Therefore, we are entitled to carry out Enhanced Disclosure checks for all staff and volunteers. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relating to children.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK; we do not sponsor visa applications. If you’ve lived or worked outside the UK in the last five years, additional information will be required. Job offers are contingent on satisfactory pre-employment checks, including references.
Safeguarding Commitment
All schools within the Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.
Equality Statement
Prospere Learning Trust values diversity and welcomes applications from all candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.
For application support contact us on 0161 527 7953 or email jobs@prospere.org.uk
Teaching Assistant Level 2 - Literacy Intervention in Manchester employer: Prospere Learning Trust
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