Literacy Support Assistant
Walsall
Full time
£23,500 – £26,500 per annum
Vacancy ID
09ca21cf-02bd-476b-bf8e-d2e5609ae3f3
Job Description
You’ll support pupils who benefit from additional literacy guidance through 1:1 and small-group sessions. You’ll help develop reading fluency, comprehension, and writing confidence while reinforcing phonics and vocabulary strategies during lessons.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Deliver guided reading and literacy support sessions.
Support pupils with comprehension and writing tasks.
Reinforce phonics and vocabulary development.
Share progress updates with teaching staff.
Desired Experience + Qualifications
Experience supporting literacy in primary settings.
Strong communication and reading modelling skills.
Patient approach to building pupil confidence.
Strong safeguarding awareness and teamwork approach.
About the School
This Primary school in Walsall WS3 is rated Good and recognised for its strong literacy curriculum and supportive learning environment. The school promotes consistent phonics teaching and targeted reading interventions. Staff highlight the collaborative culture and supportive leadership, making it an appealing setting for Literacy Support Assistants who enjoy helping pupils develop confidence in reading and writing.