Senior Teaching Assistant - Literacy Interventions at Matthew Arnold School
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Job Reference #
EDV/2024/MAS/85877
Location
Arnolds Way, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 9JE
Contract Type
Permanent
Contract Term
Full-Time
Salary
£18,091.00 - £19,602.00 Annually (Actual)
Closing Date
Midday, 6th Jan 2025
Start Date
Jan 2024
Positions Available
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Positions Available 1
Interview Date(s)
interviews may be conducted as applications are received, and the advert may close early
Interview Date(s) interviews may be conducted as applications are received, and the advert may close early
About this Role
Senior Teaching
Assistant - Literacy Interventions
Responsible to: SENDCo/AHT Inclusion
Salary Scale: Grade 6 - £18,091 - £19,602 (FTE: £25,992 - £28,163)
Working time: 30 hours per week (subject to negotiation)
Contract: Permanent – Term Time
Only - 39 weeks per year
Application deadline: 6 December (interviews may be conducted as
applications are received, and the advert may close early
Job Purpose: Under the professional
direction of the SENDCo or qualified teacher:
- Provide
specialist literacy support across the school
- Close
the gap and improve literacy standards for students below expected levels
- Support
teaching of phonics and reading fluency
- Deliver
interventions and adapt learning programmes for individuals and groups
Key Tasks:
- Diagnose
literacy needs through testing
- Plan,
timetable, and deliver targeted interventions for individuals or groups
- Assess,
record, and report on student progress, ensuring accurate evidence
- Share
strategies, test results, and plans with relevant staff
- Adapt
resources and methods for pupils’ needs
- Prepare
interventions and support social/emotional well-being
- Provide
specialist SEND support, including in-class and exam assistance (e.g.,
reader or scribe)
- Collaborate
with parents, carers, and professionals (e.g., speech therapists)
- Promote
teamwork and effective communication
- Follow
school policies on child protection, health and safety, confidentiality,
and data protection.
- Attend
staff and LSA briefings.
- Participate
in INSET days and training.
Requirements:
- Educated to
A level standards or equivalent, including Level 2 or GCSE A-C in Maths
- Experience
of delivering interventions to support vulnerable learner
- Excellent
numeracy and literacy skills
- Good nderstanding of child development and learning processe
- A
commitment to safeguarding duty and promoting children’s wellbeing in
accordance with school guidelines
How to
apply:
Please
complete the application form on My New Term. If you have any further
questions please contact Jeremiah at hrwest@acertrust.org.uk.
Variable Hours Policy
This position is subject to a variable hours clause where the contracted hours can be reduced by a third. This enables schools to manage the fluctuations in pupil’s needs that can occur from one year to the next while offering a permanent contract.
Related Documents
Contact Details
Jeremiah Hayman
01865 862232
hrwest@acertrust.org.uk
Matthew Arnold School would like all candidates to answer specific questions for the personal statement section. For reference, here are a preview of the questions/headings:
- Reason for application: Please briefly outline the reasons for your interest in this role and the motivation for applying.
- Relevant Skills and Experience: Please write about how you would use your past experience/skills in the role for which you are applying. Please show by giving examples of any experiences, behaviours and skills, how you meet the selection criteria listed for the post. you may use duties in your present or previous jobs and other areas such as temporary, voluntary work, studies or spare time activities.
About this Role
Senior Teaching Assistant - Literacy Interventions
Responsible to: SENDCo/AHT Inclusion
Salary Scale: Grade 6 - £18,091 - £19,602 (FTE: £25,992 - £28,163)
Working time: 30 hours per week (subject to negotiation)
Contract: Permanent – Term Time
Only - 39 weeks per year
Application deadline: 6 December (interviews may be conducted as
applications are received, and the advert may close early
Job Purpose: Under the professional direction of the SENDCo or qualified teacher:
- Provide
specialist literacy support across the school
- Close
the gap and improve literacy standards for students below expected levels
- Support
teaching of phonics and reading fluency
- Deliver interventions and adapt learning programmes for individuals and groups
Key Tasks:
- Diagnose
literacy needs through testing
- Plan,
timetable, and deliver targeted interventions for individuals or groups
- Assess,
record, and report on student progress, ensuring accurate evidence
- Share
strategies, test results, and plans with relevant staff
- Adapt
resources and methods for pupils’ needs
- Prepare
interventions and support social/emotional well-being
- Provide
specialist SEND support, including in-class and exam assistance (e.g.,
reader or scribe)
- Collaborate
with parents, carers, and professionals (e.g., speech therapists)
- Promote
teamwork and effective communication
- Follow
school policies on child protection, health and safety, confidentiality,
and data protection.
- Attend
staff and LSA briefings.
- Participate in INSET days and training.
Requirements:
- Educated to A level standards or equivalent, including Level 2 or GCSE A-C in Maths
- Experience of delivering interventions to support vulnerable learner
- Excellent numeracy and literacy skills
- Good nderstanding of child development and learning processe
- A commitment to safeguarding duty and promoting children’s wellbeing in accordance with school guidelines
How to apply:
Please complete the application form on My New Term. If you have any further questions please contact Jeremiah at hrwest@acertrust.org.uk.
Variable Hours Policy
This position is subject to a variable hours clause where the contracted hours can be reduced by a third. This enables schools to manage the fluctuations in pupil’s needs that can occur from one year to the next while offering a permanent contract.
Related Documents
Contact Details
Jeremiah Hayman
01865 862232
hrwest@acertrust.org.uk
Matthew Arnold School would like all candidates to answer specific questions for the personal statement section. For reference, here are a preview of the questions/headings:
- Reason for application: Please briefly outline the reasons for your interest in this role and the motivation for applying.
- Relevant Skills and Experience: Please write about how you would use your past experience/skills in the role for which you are applying. Please show by giving examples of any experiences, behaviours and skills, how you meet the selection criteria listed for the post. you may use duties in your present or previous jobs and other areas such as temporary, voluntary work, studies or spare time activities.
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