HLTA: Literacy Interventions & Phonics Specialist

MERIDIAN TRUST; Stamford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Initial teacher training support

CPD opportunities

Cycle to work scheme

On-site parking

Pension scheme

Healthcare benefits

Job summary

Stamford Welland Academy is seeking a proactive Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join its dedicated team. You will support literacy development, phonics delivery, and targeted interventions to boost student progress.

Working with SENDCo and teaching staff, you will plan, assess, and deliver activities while promoting inclusive practices. You will be experienced in dyslexia support, EAL learners, and safeguarding, contributing to a positive learning environment across key stages.

Qualifications

• HLTA qualification or equivalent (NVQ Level 3)
• Dyslexia qualification Level 5 or equivalent
• Experience delivering literacy interventions/phonics
• Knowledge of access arrangements and inclusive classroom strategies
• Experience supporting students with dyslexia in a secondary setting
• EAL experience is advantageous

Responsibilities

• Provide personalised support for pupils not meeting age expectations, including EAL pupils.
• Deliver high-quality phonics and reading fluency provision.
• Contribute to planning and evaluating learning activities with staff.
• Support APDRs, behaviour plans, and curriculum planning with feedback to teachers and parents.
• Promote inclusion and participate in academy life, including after-school activities.

Skills

Literacy interventions

Phonics delivery

Dyslexia/SpLD support

Inclusive education

Team collaboration

Safeguarding awareness

Education

NVQ Level 3/HLTA qualification

Level 5 Diploma in Teaching Learners with Dyslexia/SpLD

Training in specialist literacy interventions or phonics

Job description

Stamford Welland Academy is seeking a proactive Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join its dedicated team. You will support literacy development, phonics delivery, and targeted interventions to boost student progress.

Working with SENDCo and teaching staff, you will plan, assess, and deliver activities while promoting inclusive practices. You will be experienced in dyslexia support, EAL learners, and safeguarding, contributing to a positive learning environment across key stages.