Reading Support Assistant (Reading Interventions)

Job overview:

• To provide high-quality, targeted reading interventions for students in Years 7 to 11 to improve literacy outcomes across the academy.
• To be based primarily in the library, leading the assessment of students' reading abilities and implementing "stage-not-age" intervention programmes.
• To support students across a broad spectrum of need, ranging from fundamental letter and word recognition to advanced reading and comprehension fluency.
• To bridge the gap between targeted intervention and the wider curriculum by supporting students within the classroom to apply their literacy skills.
• Be proactive in supporting the wider reading team to foster a love of reading and a culture of literacy across the student body.
• Support the librarian with administration of the library.

Working hours:

32.50 hours p/w - term time only plus 5 days, 8:30 am - 3:30 pm Mon-Fri

Job requirements:

• High levels of academic literacy.
• Understanding of "stage-not-age" intervention pedagogy and barriers to reading.
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral).
• Ability to enthuse and motivate others to foster a love of reading.
• Confident in the use of information and communication technology (ICT).
• Experience working with children in an educational setting.
• Experience delivering literacy or reading interventions.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Willingness to share expertise, skills, and knowledge.
• Sensitivity to the aspirations, needs, and self-esteem of others.

Interview date: Tuesday 19th August 2026

Why join us?

As a Reading Support Assistant within Sidney Stringer Academy, you’ll be able to make a key difference to a pupil’s educational experience as a crucial part of the wider team, and will have the opportunity to develop your skill set with key training and development opportunities available.