Literacy Interventions Coordinator

TES FE News; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Hinchingbrooke School is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant/ Higher Level Teaching Assistant to improve literacy among students requiring extra support. The role involves coordinating interventions and collaborating with various stakeholders. We value flexibility and teamwork, aiming to create an engaging learning environment.

Benefits

O2 Staff discount

Free use of on-site leisure facilities

Free car parking

Generous pension contribution scheme

Access to CPD support

Employee assistance package

Local supplier discounts

Qualifications

• Experience with a wide range of interventions or willingness to complete training.
• Ability to engage and support underachieving or disadvantaged students.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate stakeholders and students to raise literacy levels.
• Plan and deliver intervention strategies.
• Support students identified as underachieving or in need of additional help.

Skills

Flexibility

Teamwork

Passion for literacy

Job description

Job Overview

Hours: 32.5 hours, Term time (38 weeks) plus 5 training days, Monday - Friday: 08:30-15:30 with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break

Salary: Level 3 (point 7-11) or Level 4 (point 12 - 15) dependent on experience and/ or qualification

Level 3: FTE £25, 584 - £23,388 (actual salary £21,943 - £23,388 pa)

Level 4: FTE £27, 711 - £29,093 (actual salary £23,767 - £24,952 pa)

Hinchingbrooke School is seeking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant/ Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our literacy team. The successful candidate will take responsibility for raising levels of literacy amongst identified groups of students by providing support to students who are identified as underachieving, disadvantaged or in need of additional support in making progress. This role will require coordination of stakeholders and students as well as planning and delivering intervention strategies. We are looking for a colleague who enjoys working with young people, has a flexible and positive approach and enjoys working as part of a wide team, but can confidently lead strategy implementation. Naturally, you will have a passion for literacy and thrive on engaging students within this area.

The successful candidate will either have in depth relevant experience of a wide range of interventions or be willing to complete training to deliver them.

Hinchingbrooke is an outstandingly beautiful school, set in acres of grounds and adjoining a country park. Our ambition is to provide all students with a broad, challenging, and progressive curriculum experience. Extra-curricular activities are a much-valued feature of the school, and we seek to appoint staff who are willing to help maintain this tradition.

Staff Benefits

• O2 Staff discount
• Free use of on-site leisure facilities including gym and swimming pool
• Free car parking
• Generous employee pension contribution scheme and death in service benefit (LGPS)
• CPD access and support
• Employee assistance package (counselling & advice)
• Access to staff discounts from local suppliers
  
  

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Hinchingbrooke School values the diversity of our workforce and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.

This is a permanent post starting 1 September 2025.

If you would like to visit the school or would like an informal discussion prior to applying please contact Debbie Warner, the Principal’s PA, at [e-mail]

Please submit a completed application form together with covering letter to [e-mail]

Deadline for applications: 9am, Monday 14 July 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Interviews taking place: Wednesday 16 July 2025

Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details