At a Glance
- Tasks: Support learners with SEND in literacy and numeracy through targeted interventions.
- Company: Join a supportive educational environment in Greater Manchester.
- Benefits: Earn £13 - £15 per hour with flexible full-time and part-time roles.
- Other info: Ongoing training and career development opportunities available.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives and help them achieve their goals.
- Qualifications: Experience with SEND and strong literacy and numeracy skills required.
The predicted salary is between 15 - 15 £ per hour.
Learning Support Specialist - Literacy & Numeracy
Location
Greater Manchester
Salary
£13 - £15 per hour, depending on role and experience
Hours
Full-Time / Part-Time
Contract Type
Temporary / Term-Time Only
About the Role
We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced
Learning Support Specialist - Literacy & Numeracy to support learners with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) across further education settings in
Greater Manchester .
The successful candidate will work closely with teaching staff to provide targeted interventions, individualised support, and practical assistance to help learners overcome barriers to learning.
This role is ideal for someone passionate about improving learner outcomes and helping students develop the confidence and essential skills required for further education, employment, and independent living.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide one-to-one and small-group support in English, maths, literacy, and numeracy.
- Deliver targeted interventions to improve reading, writing, spelling, communication, and mathematical understanding.
- Support learners in developing Functional Skills and everyday numeracy.
- Adapt learning materials and support strategies to meet individual learner needs.
- Support learners with a range of SEND needs, including learning difficulties, autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and communication difficulties.
- Monitor learner progress and provide constructive feedback to teaching staff.
- Assist learners in developing confidence, independence, study skills, and employability skills.
- Support learners in working towards their EHCP outcomes where appropriate.
- Promote inclusive learning practices and positive learner engagement.
- Work collaboratively with lecturers, tutors, SEND teams, and other support professionals.
Essential Requirements
- Previous experience supporting learners with SEND in an educational setting.
- Strong literacy and numeracy skills.
- Good understanding of English and mathematics curriculum delivery.
- Ability to explain concepts clearly and adapt learning strategies to individual learner needs.
- Excellent communication, organisation, and interpersonal skills.
- A genuine commitment to supporting learner achievement, independence, and inclusion.
- Experience working within a school, college, sixth-form, or further education environment.
Desirable Qualifications & Experience
- GCSE Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics.
- Level 3 qualification in Education, Supporting Teaching and Learning, SEND, or a related field.
- Experience delivering literacy and numeracy interventions.
- Experience supporting learners within
Further Education (FE) colleges .
- Knowledge of dyslexia, dyscalculia, autism, ADHD, and other learning differences.
- Experience supporting Functional Skills or GCSE English and Maths.
- Experience contributing to EHCP outcomes or individual learning plans.
What We Offer
- Competitive rates of
- Opportunities across
Greater Manchester FE and sixth-form settings .
- Full-time and part-time opportunities.
- Temporary and term-time contracts, with potential longer-term opportunities.
- A rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference to learners' educational outcomes.
- Supportive and collaborative working environments.
- Ongoing training and professional development.
- Opportunities to develop your career within education and SEND support.
This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment.
If you are passionate about supporting learners with SEND and helping them develop essential literacy, numeracy, and Functional Skills, we would love to hear from you.
Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.
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Learning Support Specialist - Greater Manchester in Altrincham employer: Morgan Hunt UK Limited
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