VacanciesLiteracy Specialist Teaching AssistantBack to vacanciesType of Position:Support staff - PermanentSchool:The Grange SchoolStart Date:ASAP (subject to pre-start checks)Closing Date: Weds 28 Jan 2026 at 8amStart dateASAP (subject to pre-start checks)Contract termPermanentWorking hoursFull-time – 37 hours per weekWeeks per yearSchool term-times, Trust Training days and INSET daysGradeGrade 7Salary range(per annum)Support staff salary points 8– 14£26,824 to £29,540 (FTE)£23,074 to £25,410 (pro rata)LocationThe Grange SchoolReports toAssistant HeadteacherAbout The PostWe are looking to appoint an exceptional Literacy specialist Teaching Assistant to join our highly successful Literacy department and SEND team at The Grange School. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fantastic group of colleagues who are passionate about inclusion and achieving the very best for our students. Improving student literacy skills is a key priority for our school to improve the life chances for our students.We are looking for an outstanding individual who will relish the opportunity to:Support the teaching of literacy for children with identified literacy difficulties or needs.Promote a love of reading and share a passion for literacyImprove children's life chances by raising literacy attainment levelsPromote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people in accordance with our Safeguarding and Child Protection policies.What We Can Offer YouThe chance to be a part of an exciting educational journeyThe opportunity to work with exceptional colleagues and wonderful young people and their familiesAn exceptional CPD offer for support staffStrong, supportive and highly visible leadershipAutomatic membership of the Dorset Local Government Pension SchemeFree, confidential access to our Employee Assistance Programme, which offers a range of counselling services plus financial, legal and practical support from qualified professionals on a range of personal issues and access to online health and wellbeing resourcesA trust-wide intranet, where we share our news, information and resourcesLocal discounts negotiated on behalf of our staff e.g. gym memberships, hair and beauty salons, chiropractic care, cycle shops, restaurants, motoring services, and retail/DIY storesAccess to national discounts on a wide variety of huge brandsA welcoming staff room with complimentary tea and coffee available throughout the dayFree on-site parkingThe opportunity to work within Twynham Learning; a progressive multi-academy trustThe opportunity to work in one of the most beautiful areas of the South CoastWho We Are Looking ForWe would love to hear from you if you:Have a minimum 5 of GCSEs (A-C), including Maths and English, or equivalent qualifications/grades (e.g. NVQ Level 2).Hold a relevant Level 7 qualification in specialist assessment or hold a current SpLD Assessment Practising Certificate. Are an inspirational and skilled professionalHave a passion for literacy and a love of readingHave experience working in schools to support studentsHave experience assessing for and coordinating exam arrangementsAre driven by the power of education to transform the lives of the most disadvantaged studentsYou will also be keen to live our Twynham Learning employee values which are:Aim highKeep improvingDon't leave anyone behindSee the bigger pictureAny questions?To discuss the post or your application, please contact Alison Brown on or email us at How To ApplyTo apply for this vacancy, please submit a Job Application Form and Diversity Questionnaire by email to: Only applications made using our own official application form will be accepted. You can download the form and questionnaire here: The closing date for applications is Wednesday 28 January 2026 at 8am. Interviews will be held shortly after. However, we reserve the right to interview and/or appoint strong candidates before this, so we encourage you to apply early.Twynham Learning values diversity and inclusiveness. We aim to eliminate unlawful discrimination and promote diversity throughout our whole workforce. We want our workforce to be representative of all sections of our community, so we give equal opportunities to all job applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability status, gender reassignment, marital/partnership status, pregnancy/maternity, race/colour/national origin, religion/belief, sex or sexual orientation. Only people who can evidence their right to work in the UK will be considered for this vacancy. We are committed to robust Safer Recruitment processes as part of our strong commitment to safeguard children and young people. An enhanced criminal records check will be undertaken on the successful candidate. Candidates must disclose all unprotected spent and unspent cautions and convictions. It is an offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.Page Downloads Date Literacy Specialist Teaching Assistant J... 21st Jan 2026 Download