Brighton
Part-Time | Term-Time Only | September 2026
£92.63 – £98.55 per day
Are you passionate about helping children develop essential literacy and numeracy skills to succeed in school? Supply Desk are seeking a dedicated and nurturing Literacy & Numeracy Intervention Teaching Assistant – SEN to join our network of supportive and inclusive schools in the Brighton area that we work closely with.
In this role, you will deliver structured intervention sessions to pupils who require additional support with reading, writing, and mathematical understanding—many of whom have Special Educational Needs such as ASD, ADHD, or SEMH. You will work closely with class teachers, SENCOs, and external specialists to deliver targeted support, track pupil progress, and help pupils gain confidence in key learning areas.
Your focus will be on enabling pupils to re‑engage with learning, close attainment gaps, and develop the foundational skills they need for long‑term academic success.
Key Skills & Experience:
Experience or a strong interest in delivering literacy and numeracy support to children, particularly those with SEN (ASD, SEMH, ADHD, etc.).
Strong understanding of phonics, reading development, and foundational maths skills (or willingness to learn).
Ability to deliver structured, engaging 1:1 and small‑group intervention sessions.
A patient, encouraging, and consistent approach with strong communication and teamwork skills.
We Offer:
A welcoming and inclusive school environment with a strong focus on pupil wellbeing and academic progress.
Access to ongoing training in literacy/numeracy intervention strategies, SEN support, and safeguarding.
Supportive leadership teams who value collaboration and professional development.
The opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting difference in pupils’ confidence and academic achievement.
Requirements:
References covering the past 2 years.
An Enhanced DBS Check on the update service (or willingness to apply — we can support you).
Previous experience working with children is preferred (minimum 6 months).
If you are motivated to help children develop their core skills and thrive in a positive, nurturing school environment, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now and take the next step in a rewarding SEN intervention support role!
Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS, including a children’s barred list check and, where applicable, a vulnerable adults barred list check, is required for all successful candidates.
To be considered for the role and the rates advertised, you must meet the minimum experience, training or qualifications stated and have the legal right to work in the UK. To be considered for a higher rate, in addition to meeting the minimum criteria, you must be able to demonstrate additional experience, training, and if applicable, qualifications. This role complies with AWR (2010) regulations protecting agency workers’ rights. Please note that this job expires after 90 days-you can, however, still apply to be considered for similar roles
Salary description
£92.63 - £98.55 per day