Reading Learning Support Assistant

Reading Learning Support Assistant

Grade 6 – Actual Salary £24,675 - £26,766

37 hours per week, term time only (plus INSET days)
Required: As soon as possible

Join Team Malbank and help us transform lives through literacy

At Malbank School and Sixth Form College, we believe that reading is the gateway to success across all subjects and stages of life. We are seeking to appoint a passionate, driven and highly organised Reading Learning Support Assistant to lead and deliver targeted reading interventions that will have a transformational impact on students across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4.

This is an exciting new role created in response to our commitment to improving literacy outcomes for all learners.

The Role

The successful candidate will:

• Administer 1:1 diagnostic reading assessments for students below chronological reading age
• Deliver structured, evidence-informed literacy interventions including:
• Phonics programmes
• Fluency interventions
• Comprehension programmes
• Support screening for in-year transfers
• Use assessment data to identify priority cohorts and inform intervention planning
• Adapt resources to respond to students’ needs
• Track and monitor student progress
• Work closely with the SEND and pastoral teams to remove barriers to learning
• As part of the school’s literacy strategy, and following training, contribute to building staff confidence in embedding reading strategies across the curriculum
• Contribute to literacy reporting for Senior Leadership and Governors
• Build positive, supportive relationships with vulnerable learners

The role will involve working with approximately 70+ students at any one time, with intervention groups rotating throughout the year to maximise reach and impact.

Why This Role Matters

There is a strong and statistically significant correlation between reading ability and GCSE outcomes across all subjects — including Maths and Science. Weak literacy limits access to the curriculum, affects confidence and can impact attendance, behaviour and long-term life chances.

The successful candidate will play a central role in ensuring that students develop the reading skills needed to thrive academically and beyond.

Who We Are Looking For

We are seeking someone who:

• Has experience working with young people (school experience desirable but not essential)
• Has strong literacy knowledge and confidence supporting reading development including GCSE English at grade C/4
• Is patient, resilient and passionate about student progress
• Can work independently and manage a structured intervention timetable
• Is committed to inclusive education and high expectations for all learners
• Understands (or is willing to learn) systematic phonics and reading pedagogy
• Can evaluate impact and adapt provision accordingly
• Is committed to continuous professional development

Training will be provided. The successful candidate will receive dedicated professional development in phonics, fluency and comprehension intervention programmes.

What We Offer

• A supportive and collaborative staff team
• High-quality CPD and training opportunities
• The opportunity to shape and develop a new whole-school literacy provision
• A role with measurable, meaningful impact
• Access to staff wellbeing support
• A welcoming and inclusive school community

At Malbank School and Sixth Form College, we are proud of our inclusive ethos, high standards and commitment to ensuring that every student achieves their full potential. If you are passionate about literacy and want to make a tangible difference to young people’s futures, we would love to hear from you.

For further information regarding this role, please contact admin@malbank.cheshire.sch.uk.