Literacy Support Assistant
| Posting date: | 19 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 June 2025 |
| Location: | Twickenham, TW1 3BB |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | dc09ff92-8ef5-40bc-b947-c146b2645674 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
As a Literacy Support Assistant, you will take responsibility for raising levels of literacy amongst identified groups of students at KS3 by providing support to students who are identified as underachieving, disadvantaged or in need of additional support in making progress. This will include supporting students individually, in small groups and in their mainstream lessons.
The successful candidate will:
• Have experience of working with children and young people
• Have a high standard of literacy, communication and organisational skills
• Be a self-motivated team member with the ability to work independently
• At all times model best practice and uphold the principles of confidentiality and data protection
• Undertake safeguarding training and support the school to follow best practice.
What the school offers its staff
We take staff wellbeing seriously at Orleans Park School. Here are just some of the great benefits for all staff.
• Workplace pension through Teachers Pension Scheme/Local Government Pension Scheme
• Longer school holidays compared to LEA schools, with a two-week October half term
• Employee Assistance Programme & Support
• Free onsite gym
• Free onsite parking
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free annual flu immunisation
Commitment to safeguarding
In line with the statutory guidance document Keeping Children Safe in Education (2024) the school will conduct online searches after the shortlisting process for any candidates who accept an invitation to interview. The appointment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including references, medical clearance and an enhanced DBS Disclosure. Orleans Park is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer interview.
As a Literacy Support Assistant, you will take responsibility for raising levels of literacy amongst identified groups of students at KS3 by providing support to students who are identified as underachieving, disadvantaged or in need of additional support in making progress. This will include supporting students individually, in small groups and in their mainstream lessons.
The successful candidate will:
• Have experience of working with children and young people
• Have a high standard of literacy, communication and organisational skills
• Be a self-motivated team member with the ability to work independently
• At all times model best practice and uphold the principles of confidentiality and data protection
• Undertake safeguarding training and support the school to follow best practice.
What the school offers its staff
We take staff wellbeing seriously at Orleans Park School. Here are just some of the great benefits for all staff.
• Workplace pension through Teachers Pension Scheme/Local Government Pension Scheme
• Longer school holidays compared to LEA schools, with a two-week October half term
• Employee Assistance Programme & Support
• Free onsite gym
• Free onsite parking
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free annual flu immunisation
Commitment to safeguarding
In line with the statutory guidance document Keeping Children Safe in Education (2024) the school will conduct online searches after the shortlisting process for any candidates who accept an invitation to interview. The appointment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including references, medical clearance and an enhanced DBS Disclosure. Orleans Park is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer interview.