Job Description

Join Our Team as a Rotary Reading Assistant!

Do you love stories, enjoy working with children and want to make a real difference to young people's lives? We're looking for a passionate and enthusiastic Rotary Reader Assistant to help inspire a lifelong love of reading.

What we're looking for:

? A kind, friendly, patient and positive attitude.

? A genuine love of books and storytelling.

? Someone who can motivate and inspire children to develop their reading skills.

? A positive and encouraging attitude.

? An ability to work within a team.

? A willingness to learn.

Why join us?

? Be part of a warm, supportive school community.

? Play a vital role in shaping children's futures.

? Training and guidance provided - we'll support you every step of the way.

? A rewarding role where you'll see the impact of your work every single day.

Fixed Term until 31st August 2026.

Advertised on behalf of Braunton Caen Rotary Club.

This is a self-employed position working at Southmead Primary School.

10 hours per week / 38 weeks (Term time only 1.15 p.m. - 3.15 p.m. Monday - Friday)

Anticipated start date: As soon as possible

Competitive Hourly Rate

The Rotary Club are looking to appoint someone to work with pupils to support and help them to achieve the required level of reading for their age group.

Skills and qualities required:

Experience of working with children and / or children with additional needs (this can include your own children or in another setting). Experience of working with children with Autism, Dyslexia, Trauma or Speech and Language needs. Experience of delivering 1:1 and / or small group interventions. Experience of setting clear and consistent boundaries. GCSE Grade C or above, or equivalent, in English and Maths.
Southmead Primary School is located in an 'area of outstanding beauty', has extensive grounds and sports facilities. Our curriculum is stimulating, relevant to life in our global community in the 21st century.

Southmead Primary is an inclusive school and the children are at the heart of everything we do. All staff are encouraged to build positive relationships with children, parents and visitors to the school.

Application forms can be downloaded from the school website www.southmead.devon.sch.uk. Completed application forms should be addressed to the Headteacher and returned with a covering letter (no more than 2 sides A4) to kmajor@southmead.devon.sch.uk.

Southmead Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) and online Social Media check are required for this post.

Closing date: noon on 20th October 2025

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 7 months

Pay: 13.50 per hour

Benefits:

Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (required)
Experience:

Teaching Assistants: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person