Teaching Assistant, Reading Tutor - Harrow Secondary School

Teaching Assistant, Reading Tutor

Harrow Secondary School

September start

Term time only

£100+ per day

Purpose of Role

To deliver Lexia and other reading interventions in Key Stages 3 and 4, supporting pupils with low reading ages or literacy difficulties. The role involves monitoring progress, motivating learners, and working with the Literacy Coordinator to ensure literacy support is effective.

Key Tasks:

• Deliver Lexia & other reading interventions to small groups of learners.
• Monitor pupil usage and progress through Lexia’s online reporting tools.
• Support pupils in building confidence and a positive attitude to reading.
• Liaise with literacy coordinator to implement support strategies. *Maintain accurate records of sessions, pupil engagement, and outcomes.
• Adjust sessions to meet individual learning needs, using Lexia data to inform delivery.
• Create a supportive, inclusive environment where all pupils feel encouraged to succeed.
• Undertake relevant training and participate in professional development related to lexia and reading support more generally.
• Complete other LSA duties including supporting students with a range of SEND

Responsibilities:

• Ensure pupils progress within Lexia groups is maximised.
• Monitor and respond to pupils' progress alerts, ensuring appropriate challenge and support.
• Work using initiative to manage groups and time efficiently.
• Promote the school’s ethos of inclusion and high expectations.
• Communicate with pupils, pastoral staff and parents where required.
• Uphold safeguarding policies and procedures at all times.

Qualification and Experience:

• Experience working with young people in an educational context
• Familiarity with reading intervention programmes like Lexia.
• Good A levels or Level 3 BTEC
• GCSEs in English & Maths at Grade 6 (B) or above

Skills and Knowledge:

• Strong literacy skills and confidence using digital tools
• Ability to motivate and engage reluctant readers
• Ability to track and respond to pupil progress using online tools
• Strong communication skills with pupils and staff

Personal Qualities:

• An unwavering commitment to getting the best outcomes for all pupils and promoting the ethos and values of the school
• Excellent expectations for all learner’s attainment and progress
• Enthusiastic and committed to improving pupil outcomes
• Willingness to undertake training and develop professionally
• Calm, patient, and consistent approach to supporting learning
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times
• Dedication to safeguarding and equality

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. You will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed.

The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references.

This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

To apply for this opportunity your detailed CV to Clarus Education now to be considered. We will be contacting those shortlisted within 48 hours of an application.

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