Learning Support Specialist: Literacy & Numeracy (FE)

Morgan Hunt UK Limited; Middleton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Job summary

Morgan Hunt UK Limited is seeking a Learning Support Specialist - Literacy & Numeracy at Hopwood Hall College in Middleton to support learners with SEND across FE settings, delivering targeted interventions in English, maths and functional skills.

The role requires adapting materials, monitoring progress, and working with lecturers and SEND teams to boost achievement, independence and employability; DBS check is required; flexible hours for full-time or part-time contracts.

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting learners with SEND in an educational setting.
• Strong literacy and numeracy skills.
• Good understanding of English and mathematics curriculum delivery.
• Ability to explain concepts clearly and adapt learning strategies to individual learner needs.
• Excellent communication, organisation, and interpersonal skills.
• A commitment to supporting learner achievement, independence, and inclusion.

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 a range of SEND needs, including learning difficulties, autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and communication difficulties.
• Monitor learner progress and provide constructive feedback to teaching staff.
• Assist learners in developing confidence, independence, study skills, and employability skills.
• Support learners in working towards their EHCP outcomes where appropriate.
• Promote inclusive learning practices and positive learner engagement.
• Work collaboratively with lecturers, tutors, SEND teams, and other support professionals.

Skills

SEND experience

Literacy

Numeracy

Communication

Adapt learning strategies

Education

GCSE English & Maths

Level 3 in Education/Supporting Teaching/ SEND

Job description

Morgan Hunt UK Limited is seeking a Learning Support Specialist - Literacy & Numeracy at Hopwood Hall College in Middleton to support learners with SEND across FE settings, delivering targeted interventions in English, maths and functional skills.

The role requires adapting materials, monitoring progress, and working with lecturers and SEND teams to boost achievement, independence and employability; DBS check is required; flexible hours for full-time or part-time contracts.