Reading Intervention HLTA

North Star; West of England; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Training and development

Career progression

Job summary

North Star is seeking a Reading Intervention HLTA in Bristol to provide targeted literacy support to pupils, delivering 1-1 and small-group sessions and fostering engagement with reading. You will use assessment to identify gaps and tailor instruction to early readers, including phonics support, while promoting a positive, inclusive learning environment.

Join a supportive team and contribute to extra-curricular activities, with opportunities for training, development and career progression

Qualifications

• Experience delivering reading intervention.
• Flexible, able to manage challenging behaviour.
• Confident with individuals or groups of children.
• Able to use assessment to identify gaps and push progress.
• Able to support early reading and phonics.
• Willing to undertake further training.

Responsibilities

• Deliver reading intervention 1-1 or in small groups.
• Identify gaps using assessments and tailor instruction.
• Support reading and phonics for early readers.
• Engage pupils through engaging sessions and activities.
• Support extra-curricular activities and school programmes.
• Communicate with stakeholders and participate in training.

Skills

Reading intervention

Behaviour management

Phonics support

Assessment for gaps

Stakeholder communication

Empathy & listening

Job description

Reading Intervention HLTA at North Star 265°

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Job Reference: EDV/2026/NS2/04863

Job Category: Professional & Support | Teaching Support

Location: Hallen Drive, Bristol, Bristol, BS9 2NT

Contract Type: Permanent

Contract Term: Full-Time

Salary: £33,119.00 - £35,570.00 Annually (FTE)
Actual salary £27,397 - £29,425 per annum

Hours Per Week: 35

Weeks Per Year: 39

Closing Date: Midnight, Sun 1st Nov, 2026

Start Date: As soon as possible

Positions Available: 1

About this Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a suitably qualified candidate to join our team to provide Reading Intervention at NS265°. We require an inspirational and motivated Reading Intervention HLTA to join our friendly and dedicated team. The role involves working 1-1 or in small groups to provide instruction, encouragement, and support with pupils reading and to improve their literacy skills.

The successful applicants will:

• Have experience delivering reading intervention and an enthusiastic approach to creating engaging sessions
• Be a flexible individual, who is able to successfully manage challenging behaviour
• Be confident working with specific individuals or groups of children
• It is essential that you are able to use assessment to identify gaps and weaknesses in order to constantly challenge pupils
• Have the ability to support reading and phonics for those students at the early stages of reading
• Be willing to support our programme of extra-curricular activities
• Have a flexible, adaptable and positive attitude to working in a structured environment
• Have the ability to effectively communicate with a range of stakeholders
• Have skills of empathy, listening, communication and the ability to respond to unexpressed need
• Be willing to undertake the further training that will be offered

You will be part of:

• An exciting and innovative development of a Primary and Secondary learning community
• A dedicated team of staff who strive for excellence
• A caring and inclusive ethos
• A school which has supportive Governors, Trustees and Parents with high expectations of the school

In return, we offer a competitive salary, pension, a supportive team, training and development and the potential for career progression for the right person.

Job description and person specification attached.

Interviews will be scheduled as applications are received so please submit an early application.

Safeguarding Statement

North Star Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, online checks and all other safer recruitment requirements. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.