Literacy Intervention Specialist - The Grangefield Academy (Northern Education Trust (NET))

Stockton; Tees Valley; Remote; GBP 33,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

The Grangefield Academy in Stockton-on-Tees is seeking a Literacy Intervention Specialist on a fixed-term basis until 31 August 2028 to support students with SEND in developing essential reading, writing and comprehension skills.

You will plan and deliver targeted one-to-one and small-group interventions across Key Stages 3 and 4, collaborate with the English department, SENDCo and teachers, monitor progress and help students apply learning across the curriculum to raise attainment.

Qualifications

• The Grangefield Academy seeks a Literacy Intervention Specialist with strong literacy expertise and a commitment to inclusive education.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver targeted one-to-one and small-group interventions across Key Stages 3 and 4, improving reading, writing, comprehension and vocabulary.
• Collaborate with the English department, SENDCo and classroom teachers to monitor progress and help students apply learning across the curriculum.

Job description

Literacy Intervention Specialist

Contract Type: Fixed-term until 31/08/2028 due to High Needs Funding

Salary Range: MPS1 – UPS3 (£32,916 - £51,048 FTE)

Working Type: Full Time

Base: The Grangefield Academy, Oxbridge Avenue, Stockton-on-Tees, TS18 4LE

Please note: the post holder will be engaging in regulated activity, working mainly or wholly with children. This position is exempt from the rehabilitation of offender’s act 1974. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Northern Education Trust (NET) is a charitable education Trust with a good track record for school improvement. The Trust sponsors 30 academies; 17 secondary and 13 primaries across the North of England in fourteen Local Authority regions.

The Grangefield Academy is seeking a Literacy Intervention Specialist to help students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) develop the literacy skills they need to succeed.

You will plan and deliver targeted one-to-one and small-group interventions across Key Stages 3 and 4, improving reading, writing, comprehension and vocabulary. Working closely with the English department, SENDCo and classroom teachers, you will monitor progress and help students apply their learning across the curriculum.

We are looking for someone with strong literacy expertise, a passion for inclusive education and a commitment to building students’ confidence and raising attainment.

Northern Education Trust offers:

• The opportunity to work and progress across the family of schools, should you wish in the future;
• The chance to apply for leadership roles in the Deeps structure taking on a whole school leadership project;
• The support and expertise of Director of Subjects.
• A full and detailed programme of support and development for all;
• A further comprehensive programme of professional development, including leadership, provided through the NET Staff College.

Employee benefits

• Free flu vaccinations
• Free onsite parking
• High quality continuous professional development
• Occupational sick pay, maternity and paternity pay
• Access to Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS)
• Employee Assistance Programme

In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the interview process.

The Trust is committed to considering flexible working requests.

The Trust is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. All posts are subject to enhanced disclosure and barring service checks. We expect all adults to share our commitment to safeguarding and the health and wellbeing of our pupils.

For more information, please contact Nicola Butler (Business Manager) on [e-mail] or Judith Simpson (Business Services Assistant) on [e-mail].

Closing date: Wednesday 21st October 2026 at 8am