Reading Intervention Tutor

Shorefields; Rayleigh; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in the United Kingdom is looking for a Reading Intervention Tutor. The role involves leading targeted sessions for students struggling with reading, providing tailored support, and collaborating with colleagues for reading development. The candidate should have strong interpersonal and organisational skills, a passion for motivating students, and preferably a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) qualification. This is a part-time permanent position with various employee benefits.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support

Onsite gym access

Cycle to Work Scheme

Eye test vouchers

Training and development opportunities

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and organisational skills are essential.
• Ability to enthuse and motivate students crucial.
• Team player with a grasp of English grammar is a must.
• Self-motivated and committed to professional development.

Responsibilities

• Lead targeted reading intervention sessions.
• Provide tailored support through specialized programmes.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support reading development.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Ability to motivate students

Team player

Strong English grammar

Education

Higher Level Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Reading Intervention Tutor (two positions available)

Contract Type: Permanent | Contract Term: Part-time

Salary Range: Local Government Scale 5, Points 9-12

Position Ref No: ECC5422-583S | Position Type: Teaching/Child Support

Position Start Date: Immediate | Application Close: 22/02/2026 Midnight | Date of Interviews: TBC

Responsibilities

• Lead targeted reading intervention sessions for students identified as reading below their chronological age.
• Provide tailored support through the Thinking Reading programme and alternative reading interventions.
• Utilise strong interpersonal and organisational skills to enthuse and motivate students.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support reading development across the school.

Qualifications and Skills

• Strong interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Ability to enthuse and motivate students.
• Team player with a strong grasp of English grammar.
• Self-motivated and committed to continuing professional development.
• Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) qualification is advantageous; Scale 6 pay scale will be considered.

About the School

The FitzWimarc School is a heavily over-subscribed 11–18 mixed comprehensive school with an excellent reputation in the local area due to pupil achievements, the school\'s ethos, and its commitment and involvement with the community.

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for wellbeing support
• Onsite gym access
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Eye test vouchers
• Training and development opportunities
• Supportive and friendly working environment

Safeguarding and Recruitment

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.