Reading Support Partner

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 25 March 2026
LOCATION
Birmingham
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
SALARY
£26,500 / year
CATEGORY
Education
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SKILLS

Reading Support Phonics Literacy Vocabulary Development Communication Skills Safeguarding

FULL DESCRIPTION

You’ll deliver targeted reading support through 1:1 and small-group sessions, helping pupils improve fluency, comprehension, and confidence. You’ll reinforce phonics and vocabulary strategies and support pupils to apply these skills during lessons. Working alongside teachers, you’ll contribute to improved literacy outcomes across the classroom.

Job Description

You’ll deliver targeted reading support through 1:1 and small-group sessions, helping pupils improve fluency, comprehension, and confidence. You’ll reinforce phonics and vocabulary strategies and support pupils to apply these skills during lessons. Working alongside teachers, you’ll contribute to improved literacy outcomes across the classroom.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Deliver guided reading and phonics support sessions.
Support pupils with comprehension and vocabulary development.
Provide 1:1 literacy support where required.
Monitor progress and share updates with teaching staff.

Desired Experience + Qualifications

  • Experience supporting literacy in primary settings.
  • Confident reading modelling and communication skills.
  • Patient approach to developing reading confidence.
  • Strong safeguarding awareness and teamwork approach.

About the School

This Primary school in Birmingham B24 is rated Good and recognised for its strong focus on reading development and structured literacy programmes. The school has improved pupil outcomes through consistent phonics teaching and targeted interventions. Staff highlight the supportive leadership and collaborative environment, making it an appealing setting for Reading Support Partners who enjoy focused literacy support.

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