Literacy and Library Catch Up Support Assistant

We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic Literacy and Library Catch up Support Assistant to join our friendly team here at City of Peterborough Academy.

This role is central to improving literacy outcomes across the academy and ensuring students who require additional support can make progress.

Working closely with theLiteracy Lead you will help deliver targeted literacy interventions, support reading development, and contribute to a vibrant, purposeful library environment. If you're passionate about supporting young people in their learning journey and ready to be a valued part of our supportive team, we’d love to hear from you!

In this role you will:

• Deliver small‑group catch‑up sessions
• Support students with reading fluency, comprehension, and vocabulary development
• Plan and prepare resources to close learning gaps
• Track and monitor student progress
• Support teachers with literacy strategies
• Take ownership and responsibility of the Academy library, including supporting students during library sessions
• Promote reading for pleasure and engagement with the library
• Help maintain an organised, welcoming library space

We are looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about literacy and supporting young people
• Communicates clearly and builds positive relationship
• Is organised, proactive, and able to work independently
• Has strong reading, writing, and communication skills
• Is confident delivering small‑group interventions
• Enjoys working in a library or literacy‑focused environment
• Is committed to inclusion and student wellbeing

About us:

City of Peterborough Academy is a diverse and inclusive school dedicated to supporting every student’s journey. You’ll be part of a supportive team within a thriving academy trust, with opportunities for training and professional development.

In return we have multiple benefits for our talented and highly valued people:

Alongside nationally agreed terms and conditions, we offer a generous benefits package. Here's a selection of what's on offer to our people in recognition of the huge difference they make to our children, their families and the communities we serve.

• Access to Benefit Hub - the world’s largest discount marketplace
• A free Wellbeing Gateway platform and mobile app
• A free, 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme - confidential & compassionate support when you need it
• Lease a brand‑new or pre‑loved hybrid vehicle through our Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme
• Train & qualify as a Mental Health First Aider. We aim to have a qualified Mental Health First Aider in each academy
• Supporting your professional development through CPD, Apprenticeships, Upskilling and Professional Review
• Generous public sector pension schemes for everyone
• Eye tests & Spectacles Discount
• Family friendly policies and time off for dependants
• Dedicated ECT support programme
• Access to savings in childcare costs
• Generous annual leave allocation
• Automatic pay progression
• Free parking on all sites
• Principles on workload & directed time for teaching staff
• Professional Supervision for Academy Leaders

If this post attracts sufficient interest before the closing date, we may decide to close and interview this vacancy at an earlier date, so an early application is advised.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All posts will be subject to receipt of satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks. All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education”.

The Trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation.

All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview.