English & Reading Intervention Teaching Assistant – Leicester
Location: Leicester
Start Date: ASAP
Position: Full-time / Term-time (subject to confirmation)
Are you a graduate with a passion for English, English Literature and helping young people develop their literacy skills?
We are working with a welcoming school in Leicester who are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and knowledgeable English & Reading Intervention Teaching Assistant to join their team as soon as possible.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a strong academic background in English or English Literature who is passionate about supporting pupils to improve their reading, comprehension and literacy skills.
The Role:
Deliver targeted reading interventions to small groups of pupils.
Support children in developing their reading fluency, comprehension and confidence.
Plan and deliver engaging literacy-based activities.
Help pupils develop a love of reading and English.
Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.
Work closely with teachers and the wider school team to support pupils' learning.
The Ideal Candidate:
A degree in English, English Literature or a related subject would be highly desirable.
A strong understanding and passion for reading and literacy.
Confident supporting children in small groups.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Enthusiastic, patient and motivated to make a difference.
Previous experience working with children is beneficial but not essential.
Why Apply?
This is a fantastic opportunity for an English graduate looking to gain valuable school-based experience, develop their teaching skills and make a real difference to children's learning and progress.
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