Literacy Intervention Teaching Assistant

EduTalent Group are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a specialist education provider in Surrey for a committed and enthusiastic Literacy Intervention Teaching Assistant. This is a full-time term-time only role supporting learners across a multi-site setting including a dedicated Arts & Media Centre.

As the Literacy Intervention TA you will play a vital role in raising reading attainment for learners with additional needs including those with dyslexia and specific learning difficulties (SpLD). Working both one-to-one and in small groups you will deliver structured evidence-based intervention programmes such as Fresh Start and Read Write Inc to support reading phonics comprehension and spelling. You will collaborate closely with class teachers and the English department to plan track and evaluate student progress.

You ll bring a student-centred approach a commitment to inclusive education and the confidence to adapt support to meet a range of literacy needs. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong interest in SEND and literacy development to make a meaningful impact in a nurturing and creative environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality reading phonics and comprehension interventions using Fresh Start Read Write Inc and NGRT assessment data
  

• Support pre- in- and post-class literacy learning for individuals and small groups
  

• Work collaboratively with class teachers to adapt teaching materials and ensure inclusive access to literacy content.
  

• Use data and observations to assess progress update individual action plans (IEPs) and report outcomes to parents and key professionals
  

• Train and support colleagues in implementing whole-school reading initiatives
  

• Cover English or literacy-based lessons for small groups when required
  

• Promote a culture of reading and literacy across the curriculum
  

• Provide a nurturing structured and resilience-building environment for learners with SpLD and/or EHCPs
  

• Ensure safeguarding policies are upheld and contribute to a safe and positive learning climate
  

• Monitor review and share intervention outcomes with teaching staff and the wider team.
  

• Support the development of reading as a whole-school priority
  

Requirements

Essential:

• Degree-level qualification
  

• GCSE (or equivalent) Grade C/4 or above in English and Maths
  

• Experience supporting young people in an educational setting
  

• Ability to deliver structured interventions and adapt support to meet diverse literacy needs
  

• Strong understanding of safeguarding and willingness to follow safeguarding protocols
  

• Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative working style
  

• Clear confident communication with students staff and families
  

• Full enhanced DBS
  

Desirable:

• QTS or teaching qualification
  

• Experience supporting students with SpLD dyslexia or SEND
  

• Previous small-group or intervention teaching experience
  

• Experience delivering CPD or leading on literacy support.
  

• Evidence of embedding reflective practice and using data to inform teaching
  

• Working knowledge of Fresh Start Read Write Inc and/or similar phonics programmes
  

Benefits

• Opportunity to make a significant impact on literacy outcomes for learners with additional needs
  
  
• Term-time only role supporting work life balance
  
  
• Full-time permanent contract
  
• Supportive and inclusive school environment with a clear commitment to SEND
  
  
• Ongoing professional development training and mentoring
  
  
• Scope to train others and lead reading initiatives across the school.
  
  
• Work within a creative multi-site educational setting with a strong team culture
  
  
• Contribution to a student-centred values-driven learning community
  
  
• Salary range: 28000-31000