Literacy Support Assistant | Barking & Dagenham | September Start

Are you a Literacy Support Assistant looking for the perfect opportunity to gain valuable classroom experience in a forward-thinking and supportive school? This exciting role in Barking & Dagenham offers you the chance to make a real difference in the lives of pupils within an Ofsted-rated ‘Good’ setting, while also preparing you for future Teacher Training or Psychology pathways.

• Free onsite parking and excellent transport links.
  
  
• High-quality CPD opportunities to support your professional development.
  
  
• A welcoming and supportive SLT team invested in your growth.
  
  
• Clear progression routes, including Teacher Training opportunities.
  
  
• Full-time role during term-time only, providing excellent work-life balance.
  
  

Your role as a Literacy Support Assistant will include:

• Supporting pupils who are struggling to access the mainstream curriculum in Literacy.
  
  
• Delivering tailored support in small group sessions (up to 5 pupils).
  
  
• Creating engaging resources to meet the individual needs of learners.
  
  
• Assisting class teachers across different lessons when required.
  
  
• Encouraging and motivating pupils to achieve academic success.
  
  

Essential requirements for the Literacy Support Assistant role:

• A 1:1 or 2:1 English degree from a top 20 UK University.
  
  
• A genuine passion for education and a desire to go into Teacher Training or Psychology.
  
  
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage pupils effectively.
  
  
• Proactive, dedicated, and flexible in meeting the needs of the school.
  
  
• Previous child-based experience is desirable.
  
  

This Literacy Support Assistant opportunity in Barking & Dagenham is a full-time, term-time only role starting in September, offering £444 per week. It is an excellent chance to gain hands-on experience while developing your skills in preparation for a future in education.

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