Temporary Teaching Assistant - Literacy Intervention

Cefn Saeson; Neath; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Cefn Saeson Comprehensive School in Neath is seeking a Temporary Teaching Assistant to deliver literacy interventions and raise literacy standards across the school. You will support pupils through small-group and 1:1 sessions, helping reading fluency, comprehension, vocabulary, spelling and writing while promoting a love of reading.

As part of a collaborative team, you will work with teachers to ensure learners access to learning, supervise and safeguard pupils, and adapt provision to

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children in an educational setting is essential; training in specific programmes will be provided.
• Ability to plan and deliver literacy interventions using evidence-informed approaches.
• Commitment to safeguarding and child welfare.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver small-group and one-to-one literacy interventions.
• Support reading fluency, comprehension, vocabulary, spelling and writing.
• Use evidence-informed programmes and strategies.
• Build positive relationships that encourage engagement with reading.
• Promote reading for pleasure and wider reading habits.
• Monitor student progress and adapt provision as needed.
• Work with teachers to support pupil access to learning.
• Safeguard pupils and maintain high expectations.

Skills

Literacy intervention planning

Small-group teaching

One-to-one support

Reading fluency development

Vocabulary and spelling support

Education

Experience with children in an educational setting

Tools

Information technology

Job description

# Temporary Teaching Assistant - Literacy InterventionEmployer: Cefn Saeson Comprehensive SchoolLocation: Neath, Neath Port TalbotContract Type: TemporaryHours: Part TimeSalary: Grade 5, SCP 10-17Posted: 22nd October 2026Expires: 9th November 2026 11:59 PMStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1581058Job Reference: POSN1022404* Share :* PrintThe Governing Body is seeking to appoint an inspirational dynamic Temporary Literacy Intervention Teaching Assistant to help raise standards of literacy throughout the school in order to support pupils in the development of excellent literacy skills. The successful candidate will run small group literacy interventions for pupils to support student progress and engagement. Experience of working with children in an educational setting is essential but training in any specific packages or approaches will be provided.**The successful candidate duties will include:****The Successful Candidates Will:**• Plan and deliver small-group and one-to-one literacy interventions using specific programmes.• Support reading fluency, comprehension, vocabulary, spelling, and writing skills.• Use evidence-informed literacy programmes and strategies.• Build positive relationships that encourage confidence and engagement with reading.• Promote reading for pleasure and wider reading habits.• Work alongside teachers to support pupils' access to learning.• Establish positive relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and promoting high expectations.• Supervise and support pupils, ensuring their safety, wellbeing, and engagement in learning.• Support pupils with a range of learning needs.• Use a person-centred approach to support individual pupils and help them achieve their potential.• Promote effective use of the school library.• Manage literacy intervention resources and materials.• Monitor, track, and evaluate student progress, adapting provision where necessary.**The Ideal Candidates**We are looking for individuals who are:• Enthusiastic about working within a school environment.• Caring and approachable team players with excellent communication skills.• Able to work collaboratively with colleagues across the school.• Capable of working under pressure, prioritising tasks effectively, and maintaining confidentiality.• Confident in the use of information technology.• Reliable, responsible, and able to work independently using their own initiative.• Positive, adaptable, and possess a good sense of humour.• Be able to create an organised system to develop all learnersThe school and Neath Port Talbot Council are totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our school is equally committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and young people and will take action to safeguard their wellbeing.The recruitment process for this post will be underpinned by rigorous safer recruitment assessment to ensure that children and young people are protected.This post is subject to an Enhanced Check from the Disclosure & Barring Service (child’s list).Applications may be submitted in Welsh, applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.You may apply online.Closing date: Monday 9th November 2026 at 12.00 pmInterviews: ASAPOnly shortlisted candidates will be contacted.### AttachmentsCandidate Pack - LITERACY INTERVENTION TEACHING ASSISTANT\\_1### Safeguarding Statement:Neath Port Talbot Council is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our schools are equally committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and young people and will take action to safeguard their wellbeing.The recruitment process for this post will be underpinned by rigorous safer recruitment assessment to ensure that children and young people are protected.Applications may be submitted in Welsh, applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English. Welsh Language is not required for this post.This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced Disclosure (Child).