HLTA (Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Literacy Lead) | Liverpool North - SEND SchoolJob 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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