Literacy and Behaviour Support Worker

Futura Learning Partnership; Goring-by-Sea; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health cash plan

Cycle to work scheme

Counselling and wellbeing support

Job summary

Clevedon School on the North Somerset coast is seeking a compassionate Literacy and Behaviour Support Worker to join the Student Support Department (Horizons). The role focuses on planning and delivering intervention strategies that support individual progress in behaviour and literacy for students with SEND by working in partnership with the student, parents, school staff and other professionals.

This is a permanent role, 37 hours per week, Term Time Only + 5 inset days. Start date: 01/10/2026.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children/young people in a workplace or voluntary capacity.
• Ability to motivate learners and build rapport while promoting independence.
• Evidence of a basic education level and continuing professional development (e.g., teaching qualification).
• Recent experience in a school as Learning Support Assistant or similar child-focused role.
• Belief that every child deserves the very best opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver intervention strategies to improve behaviour and literacy for students with SEND.
• Work in partnership with students, parents, school staff and other professionals.
• Monitor progress and adapt approaches to support individual pupil progress.

Skills

Experience with children/young people

Motivating learners

Rapport building

Independence coaching

Collaboration with professionals

Education

Secondary education

Job description

About Clevedon School

Clevedon School, on the North Somerset coast, is seeking a compassionate and committed Literacy and Behaviour Support Worker to join the Student Support Department (Horizons), which supports students with a range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) to access, achieve and enjoy education and school life. The main responsibility is to act as a support worker planning and delivering intervention strategies that support individual progress in behaviour and literacy for students with SEND by working in partnership with the student, their parents, school staff and other professionals.

About Futura Learning Partnership

Futura Learning Partnership is a growing, values-led multi-academy trust of 26 schools, serving more than 12,000 children and young people across five local authority areas in the South West of England. Our schools span education from nursery and primary through to secondary and post-16, supported by more than 1,700 colleagues. Each of our schools has its own distinctive identity and deep roots in its local community, but no school works alone. Collaboration sits at the heart of Futura: schools share expertise, learn from one another and take collective responsibility for giving children and young people the best possible opportunities. Together, we are building the brightest future for all, enabling every individual to flourish. Our commitments to inclusion, community and growth guide how we work, the decisions we make, and the experience we want to create for pupils and colleagues.

About You

• Has experience of supporting children/young people in a work place or voluntary capacity
• Can motivate and build rapport with learners whilst encouraging independence
• Has a sound level of Secondary Education and evidence of relevant professional development and qualifications e.g. Teaching Qualification
• Has recent experience of working in a school as a Learning Support Assistant or similar relevant child-focused role
• Shares our belief that every child deserves the very best opportunities

Our Culture and Offer

We want Futura to be a place where people feel valued, supported, and able to develop. Collaboration and shared learning are part of how we work, with opportunities to connect with colleagues across our schools, develop professionally, and contribute to the wider partnership. Eligible colleagues can access a range of benefits designed to support health, wellbeing and development. These include a fully funded Health Cash Plan, providing up to £500 each year towards everyday health costs such as dental, optical and physiotherapy appointments, as well as confidential counselling and wellbeing support, Cycle to Work Scheme, gym membership discounts and opportunities for professional and career development.

Role information

This is a permanent position, working 37 hours a week, Term Time Only + 5 inset days. Start date: 01/10/2026.

Closing date: 20/09/2026

Interviews: To be held shortly after

PLEASE NOTE: Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement.