Teaching Assistant, Reading Tutor - Harrow Secondary School
- Harrow, Greater London London
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Deliver Lexia & other reading interventions to small groups of learners.
- Monitor pupil usage and progress through Lexia's online reporting tools.
- Support pupils in building confidence and a positive attitude to reading.
- Liaise with literacy coordinator to implement support strategies. *Maintain accurate records of sessions, pupil engagement, and outcomes.
- Adjust sessions to meet individual learning needs, using Lexia data to inform delivery.
- Create a supportive, inclusive environment where all pupils feel encouraged to succeed.
- Undertake relevant training and participate in professional development related to lexia and reading support more generally.
- Complete other LSA duties including supporting students with a range of SEND
- Ensure pupils progress within Lexia groups is maximised.
- Monitor and respond to pupils' progress alerts, ensuring appropriate challenge and support.
- Work using initiative to manage groups and time efficiently.
- Promote the school's ethos of inclusion and high expectations.
- Communicate with pupils, pastoral staff and parents where required.
- Uphold safeguarding policies and procedures at all times.
- Experience working with young people in an educational context
- Familiarity with reading intervention programmes like Lexia.
- Good A levels or Level 3 BTEC
- GCSEs in English & Maths at Grade 6 (B) or above
- Strong literacy skills and confidence using digital tools
- Ability to motivate and engage reluctant readers
- Ability to track and respond to pupil progress using online tools
- Strong communication skills with pupils and staff
- An unwavering commitment to getting the best outcomes for all pupils and promoting the ethos and values of the school
- Excellent expectations for all learner's attainment and progress
- Enthusiastic and committed to improving pupil outcomes
- Willingness to undertake training and develop professionally
- Calm, patient, and consistent approach to supporting learning
- Commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times
- Dedication to safeguarding and equality