Reading Mentor
Bideford College, Bideford, Devon, EX39 3ARThis job expired on 3 October 2023
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
3 October 2023 at 9am
Date listed
19 September 2023
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Learning Mentor
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £22,925.00 - £25,405.00 Annually (Actual) Salary will be Pro-Rata to 39 weeks, Grade D
Reading Mentor job summary
Main aims of
Job:
The reading mentor will work closely with the
SEND department and the English team to:
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Assess
students' reading abilities and identify areas of weakness
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Train
up in, and deliver bespoke reading intervention programmes
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Provide
one-on-one and small group instruction to pupils
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Derive
measurable outcomes by monitoring, tracking and being accountable for student
progress, making adjustments to teaching plans as needed
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Communicate
with parents and carers regarding student progress
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Establish
constructive relationships and communicate with other teaching staff to support
the achievement and progress of pupils
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Provide
feedback to teachers/subject leads/Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and agree next
steps
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Participate
in professional development and stay current with best practices in reading
instruction
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Recognise
own strengths and areas of expertise and use these to work collaboratively,
advising and supporting others
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To
comply with and assist with the development of policies and procedures
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Contribute
to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school
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To
be aware of and adhere to applicable rules, regulations, legislation and
procedures including the Trust’s Equal Opportunities Policy and Code of
Conduct, national legislation (including Health and Safety, Data Protection).
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To
maintain confidentiality of information acquired in the course of undertaking
duties for the department.
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To
undertake other duties appropriate to the grading of the post as required.
Person
Specification:
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in education or a related field, with a focus on reading instruction and assessment, is preferred but not required.
Must have excellent levels of literacy and numeracy (GCSE grade A-C/5-9 or equivalent).
Experience (preferred but not essential):
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Some
experience of working with young people/pupils
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Experience
in developing and implementing reading intervention plans
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Experience
in assessment and evaluation of pupil progress
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Experience
working with students with diverse backgrounds and learning needs
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Experience
working with students with special needs is a plus
Skills
and Abilities:
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Excellent
communication skills, both oral and written
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Strong
organisational and time management skills
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Strong
problem-solving and critical thinking skills
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Strong
ability to work independently and as part of a team
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Strong
ability to build relationships with pupils, parents, and staff
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Strong
ability to work with technology and educational software
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Familiarity
with a range of reading assessment tools and current best practices in reading
instruction preferred
Personal
Qualities:
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Passion
for education and a strong commitment to improving student learning outcomes
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Patience,
flexibility and creativity
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Positive
attitude and strong work ethic
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Strong
commitment to student learning and success
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Strong
ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism
Commitment to safeguarding
Please refer to our safeguarding policy on the Athena Learning Trust website at:
https://www.athenalearningtrust.uk/policies
About Bideford College
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1456 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Bideford College website
Bideford College is part of the Athena Learning Trust alongside Altarnun Primary, Atlantic Academy, Egloskerry Primary, Launceston College and Launceston Primary School .
Bideford College is a rapidly improving 11 – 18 secondary school on the North Devon coast. It aims to ensure that all students, regardless of socio-economic background can successfully move on to their next step in education or employment with the skills and qualifications they need. We do this through a broad and balanced curriculum and co-curricular offer which enables students to develop resilience, knowledge and contribute positively to the local and global community. We are committed to driving up standards, insisting on high expectations and raising the aspirations of our students.
We are proud of the broad and balanced curriculum that we offer our students in both the main school and in the sixth form. It offers the potential to develop a range of academic and vocational skills that prepares young people for careers in the 21st century. This is underpinned by a wealth of extra-curricular opportunities that nurtures the development of sporting, artistic and technical talents that sees our students succeed at a local, national and international level.
Bideford College is a caring community and we are proud of the inclusive school climate that has been created through the positive relationships developed between students and staff. We want our students to feel safe in the learning culture that exists in the classrooms of the college.
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