Literacy Intervention Assistant | Lewisham | Support | September Start Are you an English graduate with a passion for improving literacy and helping young people unlock their potential? This Literacy Intervention Assistant opportunity in Lewisham offers the chance to join a high-achieving secondary school where reading and literacy are at the heart of academic success.
As a Literacy Intervention Assistant, you'll work closely with the English department to support pupils who require additional help with reading comprehension, vocabulary development and written communication. Through structured interventions and 1:1 support, you'll play a key role in helping pupils develop the literacy skills needed to succeed across the curriculum.
This role is particularly suited to graduates considering a career in teaching, Speech & Language Therapy or Educational Psychology.
Full Academic Year | £500–£550 per week What the school can offer a Literacy Intervention Assistant:
- Deliver evidence-based literacy interventions across KS3 and KS4
- Work alongside an experienced English department with excellent GCSE outcomes
- Receive mentoring from experienced teachers and literacy leaders
- Gain experience using reading age assessments and intervention programmes
- Weekly CPD focused on literacy, adaptive teaching and behaviour management
- Excellent preparation for teacher training or postgraduate study
- A supportive school with a strong focus on academic achievement
Your responsibilities will include:
- Delivering targeted literacy interventions
- Supporting pupils during English lessons
- Working 1:1 with students requiring additional support
- Encouraging reading confidence and independent learning
- Monitoring intervention impact and pupil progress
- Preparing classroom and intervention resources
The successful Literacy Intervention Assistant will:
- Hold A-Levels (or equivalent qualifications) and a BA degree
- Have excellent literacy and communication skills
- Be patient, organised and enthusiastic
- Aspire towards a career within education
- Be committed to helping pupils achieve their potential
If you are looking for a Literacy Intervention Assistant role where you can make a measurable difference to pupils' progress, this is an excellent Lewisham prospect from September 2026. Ribbons & Reeves are London's leading Education Recruiters. We specialise in helping educators of all levels secure long-term and permanent roles, such as this 'Literacy Intervention Assistant' role, in Lewisham. For other roles like this, check out our website, search 'Ribbons & Reeves' . We look forward to supporting you in your application to this Literacy Intervention Assistant role.