FE Learning Support Specialist – Literacy & Numeracy

Morgan Hunt Recruitment; Trafford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate £13-£15

Temporary/Term-time contracts

Professional development

Job summary

Trafford College in Altrincham is seeking a Learning Support Specialist - Literacy & Numeracy to support learners with SEND across Greater Manchester FE settings. You will work with teaching staff to deliver targeted interventions and practical assistance to help learners overcome barriers to learning.

The role focuses on one-to-one and small-group support in English and maths, developing Functional Skills, adapting materials, and promoting inclusive learning.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting learners with SEND in an educational setting.
• Strong literacy and numeracy skills for delivery of curriculum.
• Ability to explain concepts clearly and adapt learning strategies to individual learner needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support in English, maths, literacy, and numeracy.
• Deliver targeted interventions to improve reading, writing, spelling, communication, and mathematical understanding.
• Support learners in developing Functional Skills and everyday numeracy.
• Adapt learning materials and support strategies to meet individual learner needs.
• Support learners with SEND needs including autism, ADHD, dyslexia and communication difficulties.
• Monitor learner progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.
• Help learners develop confidence, independence, study skills, and employability skills.

Skills

SEND experience

Strong literacy skills

Strong numeracy skills

Excellent communication

Adapt learning strategies

Education

GCSE English and Maths C/4+

Level 3 qualification in Education/Support Teaching/ Learning/SEND

Job description

Trafford College in Altrincham is seeking a Learning Support Specialist - Literacy & Numeracy to support learners with SEND across Greater Manchester FE settings. You will work with teaching staff to deliver targeted interventions and practical assistance to help learners overcome barriers to learning.

The role focuses on one-to-one and small-group support in English and maths, developing Functional Skills, adapting materials, and promoting inclusive learning.