Project Worker 2 - BOOST Programme (Teacher)

Project Worker 2 - BOOST Programme (Teacher) Service Objectives: The BOOST programme is delivered to improve literacy and numeracy by Newtownabbey Family Connections, as part of the THRiVE Newtownabbey collective impact project. We work with children and families to support children''s learning and development. We work in schools and communities to help improve connections between children, parents, schools and communities to improve outcomes for children. The BOOST Project Worker role will focus on improving educational achievement through work with children and their parents. This will include: Working with pupils to engage them in learning and improve numeracy and literacy attainment, using a range of interventions Working with parents, delivering home learning packs, information sessions and programmes to support parents to promote learning at home, with a focus on literacy and numeracy Delivering family learning sessions after school for children and parents to engage in learning activities together You can find out more about the BOOST programme on the THRiVE website Essential Criteria - Applicants must outline in their application how they meet the following: Professional qualification to degree level in teaching i.e. Bachelor of Education or Degree with PGCE Demonstrable experience of teaching children in a primary school setting Demonstrable experience of using engaging approaches to promote children''s numeracy and literacy. Desirable Criteria Demonstrable ..... full job details .....