Job Description

We are seeking to appoint a passionate and experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant to lead and coordinate literacy provision across the school. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a strong understanding of how children learn to read and a commitment to raising literacy standards for all learners, including those with English as an additional language (EAL).



The successful candidate will:


Have expertise in phonics, spelling, and comprehension strategies Demonstrate a love of reading and a sound understanding of the secondary English curriculum Possess excellent interpersonal skills and a deep appreciation of cultural diversity Have recent experience in planning and delivering impactful literacy interventions


In addition to leading literacy provision, the postholder will:


Champion oracy across the school as our Voice 21 lead, embedding high-quality talk into teaching and learning Work closely with the English Lead to support curriculum delivery and drive forward key initiatives in reading, writing, and oracy Support the development of staff understanding of literacy and phonics through coaching and collaboration Contribute to the school's wider reading strategy, ensuring a broad and inclusive literacy offer for all pupils


This is a fantastic opportunity to shape whole-school practice and make a meaningful impact on student outcomes through literacy, oracy, and inclusive education.



We look forward to hearing from you!



Closing date for applications: 12am, Friday 11th July 2025 (Ideally for a September 2025 start if possible)

Why work for us?

a competitive salary a comprehensive induction programme so you can hit the ground running continued professional development and training Pension contributions a friendly, passionate team committed to getting the best outcomes for our young people

Benefits include:

500 refer-a-friend bonus OFSTED bonuses life insurance cycle to work scheme and laptop loans discounts on cinema trips, electronics, fashion, home and garden, travel, groceries, gifts, utilities, health and fitness birthday treats long service and employee of the month awards employee assistance and counselling service, wellbeing support and advice

Who are we?

Olsen House is part of Kedleston Group. We specialise in providing specialist education and care for children aged 7-16 with a range of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). These include autistic spectrum condition (ASC), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and social emotional and mental health needs (SEMH).



We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and we expect all colleagues to share this commitment. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children are recruited to work for us. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and is subject to a range of vetting checks including a criminal records disclosure.



We are a disability confident committed and equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community.



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