£120/day
HLTA (Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Literacy Lead) | Liverpool North - SEND School
Job Type: Temporary with potential permanent role for right candidate
Pay: From -120 per day (depending on experience and responsibilities)
We are seeking to appoint a passionate and experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant to lead and coordinate literacy provision across the school. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a strong understanding of how children learn to read and a commitment to raising literacy standards for all learners, including those with English as an additional language (EAL).
Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading and coordinating literacy provision across the school
- Delivering phonics, spelling, comprehension and wider literacy interventions
- Championing oracy as the school''s Voice 21 lead
- Supporting reading, writing and oracy initiatives alongside the English Lead
- Coaching and collaborating with staff to improve understanding of literacy and phonics
- Contributing to the school''s inclusive and diverse whole-school reading strategy
- Supporting pupils with a range of SEND including ASC, ADHD, and SEMH
What we''re looking for:
- HLTA status or substantial experience supporting literacy in a school setting
- Expertise in phonics, spelling, and comprehension strategies
- Strong understanding of the secondary English curriculum and literacy frameworks
- Passion for reading and inclusive education
- Experience delivering impactful literacy interventions
- Excellent interpersonal skills and appreciation of cultural diversity
- Calm, patient, and confident approach
- Enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply)
What we offer:
- Competitive daily rates, paid weekly
- Supportive SEND environment with scope to shape whole-school literacy practice
- Access to CPD, including SEN, literacy and oracy training
- Opportunity to lead meaningful literacy and curriculum-focused initiatives
- Friendly, experienced agency support from Teachmatch
- Company pension scheme
Join a school where your expertise in literacy can make a lasting impact.
Apply now - help shape a culture of reading, communication and inclusion with Teachmatch.
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