TWL Learning Assistant

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Post Title: TWL Learning Assistant

Start Date: 23rd February 2026 (subject to relevant checks being completed)

Hours: 8.45 – 3.15pm

Salary: £17,862.59 per annum

Contract: Temporary Maternity Cover

Closing date: 19th January 2026

Interviews: Week beginning, 26th January 2026

[Employer hidden] is an Apex Hub and Flagship Academy. As an Apex Hub we are able to use an exciting online tutoring program called Tutoring With Lightning (TWL) to support our children in all aspects of Reading.

We are requiring a Learning Assistant, to cover a maternity leave, enabling us to continue to deliver this program to our younger children.

The academy will provide full training on Tutoring With Lightning with support from the academy’s Reading Lead however, an awareness of phonics would be beneficial. If you would like to talk about the program before visiting the academy or applying, then please contact the academy office.

If you have the following skills, then this may be the position for you:

• Good communication skills with the ability to work as part of a team
• An awareness of phonics taught to children when they learn to read
• The ability to liaise with class teachers and other support staff to support the children using this program
• Someone who can follow instructions and is able to learn new skills and gain new knowledge

You will need to be:

• Positive and enthusiastic
• Someone who enjoys working with children
• Calm with lots of patience
• Flexible
• Reliable and hard working

If you are interested, please email on [contact hidden] to arrange a visit or view our website for more details. Applications are made via mynewterm.com

[Employer hidden] is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure. [Employer hidden] is part of the Four Cs Academy Trust.