Job Description Literacy Support Assistant | Barking & Dagenham | September Start Are you a Literacy Support Assistant looking for the perfect opportunity to gain valuable classroom experience in a forward-thinking and supportive school? This exciting role in Barking & Dagenham offers you the chance to make a real difference in the lives of pupils within an Ofsted-rated ‘Good’ setting, while also preparing you for future Teacher Training or Psychology pathways. Free onsite parking and excellent transport links. High-quality CPD opportunities to support your professional development. A welcoming and supportive SLT team invested in your growth. Clear progression routes, including Teacher Training opportunities. Full-time role during term-time only, providing excellent work-life balance. Your role as a Literacy Support Assistant will include: Supporting pupils who are struggling to access the mainstream curriculum in Literacy. Delivering tailored support in small group sessions (up to 5 pupils). Creating engaging resources to meet the individual needs of learners. Assisting class teachers across different lessons when required. Encouraging and motivating pupils to achieve academic success. Essential requirements for the Literacy Support Assistant role: A 1:1 or 2:1 English degree from a top 20 UK University. A genuine passion for education and a desire to go into Teacher Training or Psychology. Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage pupils effectively. Proactive, dedicated, and flexible in meeting the needs of the school. Previous child-based experience is desirable. This Literacy Support Assistant opportunity in Barking & Dagenham is a full-time, term-time only role starting in September, offering £444 per week. It is an excellent chance to gain hands-on experience while developing your skills in preparation for a future in education. Ribbons & Reeves are London’s leading Education Recruiters. We specialise in helping educators of all level’s secure long-term and permanent roles, such as this Literacy Support Assistant in Barking & Dagenham. For other roles like this, check out our website, search ‘Ribbons & Reeves’. We look forward to supporting you in your application to this Literacy Support Assistant role.