Reading Intervention Support Assistant

Teaching Personnel is currently recruiting Reading Intervention Support Assistants to join our bank of staff supporting secondary school pupils who require additional help with reading, comprehension, and literacy skills.

This role is ideal for individuals passionate about improving literacy outcomes and supporting young people to access the secondary curriculum with confidence.

The Role

As a Reading Intervention Support Assistant, you will work with pupils aged 11–16 delivering targeted reading support on a one-to-one basis and in small groups. You will help pupils develop fluency, comprehension, vocabulary, and confidence in reading.

You will work closely with the SENCO, English department, and teaching staff to support pupils who are working below age-related expectations or who require additional literacy intervention.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver structured reading intervention sessions to secondary pupils

• Support reading fluency, comprehension, and literacy development

• Work with pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups

• Support pupils with SEND, EAL, or literacy gaps

• Monitor and record pupil progress

• Encourage engagement, motivation, and confidence

• Support pupils in accessing the wider curriculum

Requirements

• Experience working with secondary-aged pupils or young people (preferred)

• Strong literacy and communication skills

• Patient, supportive, and adaptable approach

• Passion for supporting young people’s learning and development

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply

• Right to work in the UK

What Teaching Personnel Offers

• Flexible work to fit around your availability

• Competitive daily pay rates

• Opportunities across a range of local secondary schools

• Ongoing CPD and training opportunities

• Dedicated consultant support

• Valuable experience for those considering teaching careers

Ideal for

• Teaching Assistants

• English or Education graduates

• Aspiring teachers

• Literacy specialists

• Youth workers or support staff

Apply today to join Teaching Personnel’s bank of Reading Intervention Support Assistants and help make a real difference to secondary pupils’ literacy and confidence.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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