Literacy Intervention Assistant

Literacy Intervention Assistant | Lewisham | Support | September Start Are you an English graduate with a passion for improving literacy and helping young people unlock their potential? This Literacy Intervention Assistant opportunity in Lewisham offers the chance to join a high-achieving secondary school where reading and literacy are at the heart of academic success. As a Literacy Intervention Assistant, you'll work closely with the English department to support pupils who require additional help with reading comprehension, vocabulary development and written communication.

Through structured interventions and 1:1 support, you'll play a key role in helping pupils develop the literacy skills needed to succeed across the curriculum. This role is particularly suited to graduates considering a career in teaching, Speech & Language Therapy or Educational Psychology. Full Academic Year | £500 £ 550 per week What the school can offer a Literacy Intervention Assistant:
Deliver evidence-based literacy interventions across KS3 and KS4 Work alongside an experienced English department with excellent GCSE outcomes Receive mentoring from experienced teachers and literacy leaders Gain experience using reading age assessments and intervention programmes Weekly CPD focused on literacy, adaptive teaching and behaviour management Excellent preparation for teacher training or postgraduate study A supportive school with a strong focus on academic achievement Your responsibilities will include:
Delivering targeted literacy interventions Supporting pupils during English lessons Working 1:1 with students requiring additional support Encouraging reading confidence and independent learning Monitoring intervention impact and pupil progress Preparing classroom and intervention resources The successful Literacy Intervention Assistant will:
Hold A-Levels (or equivalent qualifications) and a BA degree Have excellent literacy and communication skills Be patient, organised and enthusiastic Aspire towards a career within education Be committed to helping pupils achieve their potential If you are looking for a Literacy Intervention Assistant role where you can make a measurable difference to pupils' progress, this is an excellent Lewisham opportunity from September 2026.

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