Literacy Intervention Teaching Assistant Level 3

LITERACY INTERVENTION TEACHING ASSISTANT LEVEL 3

Location:

St Cecilia's Roman Catholic High School, Longridge, Chapel Hill, Longridge, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 2XA
(582 on roll). Tel:  School website:

Summary:

Literacy Intervention Teaching Assistant Level 3 - Grade 6 - 30 hours.

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Outstanding school as a Literacy Intervention Teaching Assistant.

The role will focus on literacy interventions and supporting pupils in all year groups to achieve their potential whilst encouraging a love for learning.

• Deliver targeted literacy interventions to identified pupils in small groups and on a one-to-one basis
• Create an encouraging and inclusive atmosphere that nurtures self-confidence and a positive approach to learning.
• Support pupils to develop reading fluency, comprehension, vocabulary, spelling and handwriting skills.
• Create an encouraging an inclusive atmosphere that nurtures self-confidence and a positive approach to learning.
• Monitor pupils progress and maintain accurate records to assess and evaluate the impact of interventions.
• Liaise effectively with staff, pupils and parents/carers where appropriate.
• Support with the day-to-day organisation, management and development of the school library.
• Promote reading for pleasure and encourage a lifelong love of reading across the school.
• Support reading events, competitions, author visits, book fairs and other literacy enrichment activities.

• A welcoming and inclusive school community committed to making a difference.
• Opportunities for professional development and further training in literacy interventions.
• A chance to positively impact the lives of young learners and inspire their academic growth.
• A school, that is passionate about staff wellbeing and promotes culture of trust and support at all levels.

If you are enthusiastic about literacy and have the dedication to support our pupils in reaching their full potential, we’d love to hear from you.

Deadlines for Applications

Closing date
12 noon Wednesday 27th August

Interviews Wednesday 2nd September TBC

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

This position is part time, term time only, please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent. If successful, the salary received will be paid on a pro –rata basis.

• NVQ level 3 or above qualification (or equivalent) - in exceptional circumstances, where local circumstances dictate, qualifications may be viewed as desirable
• Level 2 or equivalent qualification in - English/Literacy and Mathematics/Numeracy

• Experience of working with children
• Experience of working in a relevant classroom/service environment
• Experience of Administrative work

• Good communication skills
• Time management/ Organisational skills
• Ability to make effective use of ICT
• Ability to assess children’s development
• Ability to plan and deliver work programmes

Proposed Interview Date: 02/09/2026

Equal Opportunities statement:
An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community

Rehabilitation statement:
Rehabilitation Rehabilitation

The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice.

You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at  or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all people in terms of recruitment, selection and employment, and is a Disability Confident employer, which means that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria in the person specification will be interviewed. However, commitment to this standard is on an individual school basis and, therefore, if you are applying for a position within a school, you will need to check with the school whether they have made the decision to comply with this standard.

Please note that we can only consider applications from candidates who are legally entitled to work in the UK.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.