We are seeking a dedicated HLTA for Reading and Literacy to support with both individual and small groups of students who are working below age related reading expectations, to raise their standards of attainment and achievement.  The HLTA will also assist in the transition of students from Year 6 to 7 to support reading and ensure they reach age-appropriate levels.

The HLTA will form part of a diagnostic literacy team so that precise diagnosis can be followed by evidence-based strategies and interventions, which support reading fluency, phonics, blending, and comprehension among other basic skills. 

We are looking for:

• Experience of working with young people in  an educational setting
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, including  effective communication skills with students.
• Experience of delivering phonics-based programmes (eg. Fresh Start)
• Experience of delivering reading and number intervention
• Experience with literacy assessment tools
• Ability to manage own workload

The role is permanent.  37 hours per week x 39 weeks per year.  Actual salary £25,715.27 - £27,919.03

All appointments are subject to pre-employment checks.  That means;

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  A copy of our Chid Protection Policy & Safeguarding Policy is  available at: click here

Your identify will be confirmed by sight of original, official documents such as Birth Certificate, Passport etc,  in line with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996

Original documents relating to all the qualifications you have listed on your application form must be supplied

Your employment history will be thoroughly examined and clarification will be sought where there are gaps or other discrepancies arising from information provided either by you as the candidate or your referee

References will be used to check dates of employment and your relevant experience.  A minimum of two written references will be taken up and these references will be requested before the interview.

References should cover the last 3-5 years' work history as a minimum

An online search of shortlisted candidates will be conducted in accordance with Part Three "Safer Recruitment" of Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance

The identity of referees and information relating to disclosures will be verified

You will be required to provide details of any relevant unspent or spent convictions in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions (Amendment) Order 1986

An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be requested.  This check will be cross referenced against the Protection of Vulnerable Adults list (PoVA), the Protection of Children Act (PoCA) list and List 99.  These lists contain details of people deemed unsuitable to work with children or vulnerable adults.  Please note that it is an offence to apply, offer or accept to do any work with children (paid or unpaid) if disqualified from working with children.  Applicants will be challenged where inconsistencies exist.

Please be aware that a firm offer of appointment will only be made after receipt and verification of all satisfactory checks.  Westcountry Schools Trust will carry out these checks and should you fail these checks, our offer of employment will be withdrawn.