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Literacy Support Assistant

Thornhill Academy, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR2 7NA

This job expired on 14 February 2023 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  14 February 2023 at 9am

• Date listed

  31 January 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • Learning support, cover supervisor or tutor
• Working pattern:
  • Full time - 36 hours per week, term time plus 5 days
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: NJC Grade 4, Scale points 6-8 (Actual salary £19,602 to £20,324 per annum)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you an experienced librarian, interested in managing the school library and supporting students to develop their literacy skills? We are looking for someone who is passionate about reading and wants to help the progress of young people. Professional, friendly, patient and polite, with good interpersonal skills and an ability to work with students and teachers with literacy development and championing reading.

The successful candidate will:

• Have an interest in reading, literary, education and working with young people
• Be responsible for the day to day management of the school library
• Develop and promote literacy, reading for enjoyment and information handling, research and study skills
• Be a positive team player, believe in the importance of team work and adopt a collaborative approach to working.

What the school offers its staff

Thornhill Academy is an 11 to 16 secondary academy, with 574 students and occupies a large site in close proximity to Sunderland City Centre. Thornhill offers students and staff rewarding and deeply engaging experiences, and supports them on their journey to become inspirational and reflective practitioners, improving life for all in our community.

At Thornhill we take pride in developing each individual pupil to achieve their potential and make a positive contribution to society. We provide a safe, happy and nurturing environment in which we challenge all to strive for personal accomplishment.

Our Aims are to create an environment in which all take responsibility for their actions, behaviour and learning; relishing challenges and learning from failures. We want to create a safe, supportive and happy working environment in which diversity is celebrated and pupils and staff thrive.

Thornhill Academy is a fantastic school and I believe it is our job to develop a lifelong passion for learning through high quality teaching which fosters curiosity and promotes independence. We are committed to recognising and developing the whole child: physically, emotionally, socially and intellectually, creating active and responsible citizens who lead a successful and fulfilling life.

Our young people tell us they are very happy here and we work closely with parents and carers to ensure a successful experience for all.

Further details about the role

To apply please download and complete the attached application form. Please note we do not accept CV’s. We ask that all completed application forms are sent to Kim Weller at kim.weller@consilium-at.com

Please ensure that within your application you provide the names, addresses, and contact details for two referees, one of whom should be your current or most recent employer.

The closing date for applications is 14th February 2023 at 9am

Interviews will take place on a date TBC

Consilium Academies is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Appointments are made subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.

The Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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Literacy Support Recruitment Pack- Jan 2023.pdf - 293 KB (opens in new tab)

About Thornhill Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 583 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Thornhill Academy website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: kim.weller@consilium-at.com
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/thornhill-academy (opens in new tab)

Arranging a visit to Thornhill Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email kim.weller@consilium-at.com.

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