Job Title: Reading Associate

Contract: Permanent, 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term-time plus 5 training days)

Salary (FTE): ALT Grade E - £26,196.00 to £27,255.00

Salary (Actual): ALT Grade E - £22,432.04 to £23,338.88

Closing Date: Sunday 15th March 2026, Midday

We are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Reading Associate to join our team at Neale-Wade Academy. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of our students by supporting the development of foundational reading skills and helping to close the reading gap for KS3 learners.

If you are interested in this role, we look forward to welcoming you to tour our school. 

As a Reading Associate, you will:

·       Work closely with students to build confidence and fluency in reading.

·       Deliver targeted interventions that foster a love of reading and improve literacy outcomes.

·       Support the organisation and logistics of small-group sessions, including light administrative tasks.

We are looking for someone who is:

·       Passionate about literacy and committed to empowering young people.

·       Flexible, organised, and able to work collaboratively with staff and students.

·       Motivated to contribute to our whole-school culture of reading and learning.

Why choose Neale-Wade Academy?

By joining Neale-Wade Academy, you can look forward to continuous opportunities for personal and professional growth, including leadership development opportunities.

Our significantly improved provision since our previous graded inspection has seen a change in culture, where staff are happier and there are consistently high expectations for all. As a result, our young people have confidence in their education and behaviour is orderly and calm. Come and meet our students and staff to see for yourself! Don't miss this opportunity to be part an Academy that is highly committed to making a difference for the young people in its community. 

As part of the Active Learning Trust, you will gain access to:

• Vivup Benefit System
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Local Government Pensions Scheme

If you are eager to inspire students and play a key role in their educational journey, we would love to hear from you.

We encourage you to visit us to find out more about this exciting opportunity. Please contact Donna Spendelow, at DSpendelow@neale-wade.org, to arrange a visit or for further information.

The Active Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. We expect all staff to actively share this commitment. All adults working in our Trust in whatever capacity will be part of a thorough safer recruitment process. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks including the taking of satisfactory references and enhanced criminal record clearance in line with the need to create and maintain a safe culture.

The Active Learning Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the advert closing date. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

To ensure we recruit and retain the best talent, all new employees recruited to the Active Learning Trust (leadership, teaching and support staff) will be subject to a 6 months’ probation period at the start of their employment (except for Early Career Teachers who are subject to a Statutory Induction Period). This policy aims to assess new employees' alignment with our culture, teaching standards, and student needs.  It is designed to foster success; with regular evaluations and support mechanisms in place, helping us to identify and nurture talent. 

We value diversity and welcome applications from all, including those with protected characteristics under the Equality Act. Flexible working will be considered for all roles deemed suitable.