HLTA Literacy Specialist

Location: Ponders End

HLTA Literacy Specialist | Enfield | September 2026 Start Are you an experienced education professional with a strong background in literacy and secondary education? This HLTA Literacy Specialist opportunity is ideal for someone with experience supporting pupils within a secondary school setting. A well-regarded secondary academy in Enfield is seeking a confident and academically strong HLTA Literacy Specialist to join their SEND provision from September 2026.

The successful HLTA Literacy Specialist will have previous experience working with secondary-aged pupils and delivering literacy support, interventions or targeted academic support. This HLTA Literacy Specialist role will involve delivering targeted 1:1 and small-group literacy interventions, supporting pupils with reading, writing and comprehension, and adapting provision to meet individual SEND needs. Benefits Gain valuable specialist experience delivering literacy interventions across SEND provision.

Develop excellent experience for future careers in teaching, educational psychology or SEND. Work closely with experienced teachers, SEND professionals and pastoral staff. Join an ambitious and inclusive secondary academy in Enfield. Excellent opportunity to develop your knowledge of literacy intervention and supporting pupils with additional needs.

Start Date:

September 2026

Location:

Enfield Salary:
Competitive PAYE weekly salary HLTA Literacy Specialist |

Role Overview Deliver targeted 1:1 and small-group literacy interventions. Support pupils with reading, writing, comprehension and wider literacy development. Work across the school's SEND provision, adapting support to individual needs. Identify gaps in pupils' learning and provide effective, targeted support. HLTA Literacy Specialist | Candidate Profile A degree from a leading university is essential. Previous experience working in a secondary school setting is essential.

Previous experience supporting pupils with literacy, SEND or targeted interventions is highly desirable. A-Level English Literature is highly desirable. Confident working with secondary-aged pupils and adapting support to different learning needs. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. A genuine interest in supporting young people with SEND and overcoming barriers to learning. Patient, proactive and able to build strong professional relationships with pupils.

Able to work effectively alongside teachers, SEND staff and pastoral teams. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HLTA Literacy Specialist to develop their specialist knowledge of literacy and SEND within a supportive secondary school environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in helping pupils overcome barriers to learning, improve their literacy skills and make meaningful academic progress.

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