Literacy and Numeracy Intervention Co-ordinator

North Yorkshire Council; Thirsk; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Arete Learning Trust is seeking a dedicated Literacy and Numeracy Intervention Co-ordinator to join the Inclusion team on a fixed-term basis until 31 August 2027. You will lead targeted interventions, conduct screenings, and work closely with SENCO and teaching staff to raise attainment and engagement for students needing additional support.

You will deliver evidence-based programmes, monitor progress, and liaise with parents and external agencies while contributing to school-wide literacy and

Qualifications

• Has strong understanding of literacy and numeracy development and barriers to learning.
• Has experience delivering literacy and/or numeracy interventions.
• Can build positive relationships with young people and support them to achieve their potential.
• Has excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Is committed to inclusion and raising achievement for all students.
• Has GCSE English and Mathematics at Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent).
• Experience of working with SEND students and knowledge of effective intervention strategies would be advantageous.
• HLTA status, QTS or equivalent qualifications are desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct literacy and numeracy screening and assessments.
• Identify students requiring additional support and plan targeted interventions.
• Deliver structured literacy and numeracy interventions to individuals and small groups.
• Monitor and evaluate student progress and report outcomes.
• Support teachers to embed effective literacy and numeracy strategies within lessons.
• Act as a Key Worker for identified SEND students.
• Liaise with parents, carers and external agencies where appropriate.
• Support examinations and access arrangements.
• Contribute to literacy and numeracy raising achievement initiatives across the school.

Skills

Literacy development

Numeracy development

Literacy interventions

Numeracy interventions

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Inclusion focus

Education

GCSE English/Maths (C/4+)

Job description

Northallerton School & Sixth Form College is seeking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic Literacy and Numeracy Intervention Co‑ordinator to join our Inclusion team on a fixed‑term basis until 31 August 2027. This is an exciting opportunity for a committed individual to make a real difference to the achievement, confidence and engagement of students who require additional support with literacy and numeracy. Working closely with the SENCO, Inclusion Team and teaching staff, you will identify students requiring intervention through assessment and data analysis and deliver targeted, evidence‑based programmes that help remove barriers to learning and improve outcomes.

The Role - Key Responsibilities

• Conducting literacy and numeracy screening and assessments.
• Identifying students requiring additional support and planning targeted interventions.
• Delivering structured literacy and numeracy interventions to individuals and small groups.
• Monitoring and evaluating student progress and reporting outcomes.
• Supporting teachers to embed effective literacy and numeracy strategies within lessons.
• Acting as a Key Worker for identified SEND students.
• Liaising with parents, carers and external agencies where appropriate.
• Supporting examinations and access arrangements.
• Contributing to literacy and numeracy raising achievement initiatives across the school.

What We Are Looking For

We are seeking a candidate who, The Areté Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting our children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes enhanced criminal records and barring checks, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other vetting checks. Our safeguarding system is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across the Trust. On joining you will be required to undergo continuous professional development to maintain safe working practice and to safeguard our children and young people.

Key Dates

Closing Date: 16th November 2026

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Qualifications and Experience

• Has a strong understanding of literacy and numeracy development and barriers to learning.
• Has experience of delivering literacy and/or numeracy interventions.
• Can build positive relationships with young people and support them to achieve their potential.
• Has excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Is committed to inclusion and raising achievement for all students.
• Has GCSE English and Mathematics at Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent).
• Experience of working with SEND students and knowledge of effective intervention strategies would be advantageous.
• HLTA status, QTS or equivalent qualifications are desirable but not essential.

We Value

• Have high expectations of themselves and the people they work with.
• Are committed to our Trust values.
• Show initiative and are responsive to change.
• Have strong interpersonal skills with the ability to inspire and motivate others.
• Are creative in their approach to problem solving.
• Are able to influence effectively, whatever their role.
• Are team players.

Areté Learning Trust currently has 11 schools and educates over 7,000 young people in and around North Yorkshire from ages 2-18. Our learners are at the heart of everything we do.

At Areté Learning Trust we work together and collaborate to ensure that all of our learners and our staff team have the chance to reach their potential. Our Trust is committed to promoting:

• Health, happiness and wellbeing
• A safe, disciplined and supportive environment
• A love of learning through a passionate and committed approach
• High standards and expectations
• Integrity, kindness and good manners
• Respect for individuality and difference
• Collaborative working to secure excellence

To realise our aspiration for every child to be the best they can be, we need to ensure that as a Trust we are 'Striving for Excellence'.

Why work for us? We want everyone who works within ALT to feel valued and see how their work fits into the bigger picture. We seek employees who are prepared to take personal responsibility and constantly challenge the norm to improve performance. In return, we are committed to providing an empowering and supportive learning environment for all staff.

Areté Learning Trust is committed to being the 'Employer of Choice'. Essentially this means that we want our schools and our central team to be great places to work. We want our staff development opportunities to be first class and we want to enable staff who are ambitious to grow their careers with us. To give our learners the best education and opportunities we are committed to recruiting and retaining the very best people in all areas of our organisation.

We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We celebrate diversity and recognise each other's contributions; we therefore welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.