Literacy Intervention Assistant

Literacy Intervention Assistant

Pay: £100-£115 per day

Full-time/ Term Time only

Hackney, North London

Are you passionate about supporting children with special educational needs (SEN) and helping them develop essential literacy skills?

We are seeking a patient, dedicated, and enthusiastic Literacy Intervention Assistant to work closely with students who have a range of additional learning needs. This role focuses on delivering targeted literacy support and ensuring that every child can thrive, regardless of their starting point.

Literacy Intervention Assistant Role:

• Deliver structured literacy interventions to SEN pupils, both 1:1 and in small groups
• Adapt materials and teaching strategies to meet a variety of learning needs (e.g., dyslexia, autism, speech and language difficulties)
• Support pupils in developing reading comprehension, phonics, spelling, and writing confidence
• Collaborate with teachers, SENCOs, and external specialists to support individual education plans (IEPs)
• Track progress and provide regular feedback on pupil development

Literacy Intervention Assistant Requirements:

• Experience supporting children with SEN in an educational setting
• A strong understanding of literacy development and/or specific learning difficulties
• Knowledge of literacy intervention strategies (e.g., Read Write Inc, Precision Teaching, Toe by Toe, etc.)
• Excellent communication and empathy skills
• A calm, consistent, and positive approach to behaviour and learning support

If you're interested in this Literacy Intervention Assistant, please contact Alexandra Mayhew-Lewis at Veritas Education

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'