Specialist Dyslexia & Literacy Practitioner - Level 5 SpLD Qualified
Location: North London
Are you an experienced Dyslexia Specialist, SpLD Practitioner or Specialist Literacy Teacher with a Level 5 Dyslexia/SpLD qualification?
We are recruiting an enthusiastic and highly skilled Specialist Dyslexia and Literacy Practitioner to join the Learning Support team at a highly regarded school in North London. This is an excellent opportunity to work directly with pupils who have dyslexia and other Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD), delivering personalised support that makes a measurable difference to their confidence, independence and academic progress.
The Role
As a Specialist Dyslexia and Literacy Practitioner, you will plan and deliver high-quality, dyslexia-specific teaching and literacy interventions through 1:1 tuition, small-group intervention and targeted classroom support.
You will work closely with the school's Learning Support team, SENCOs and teaching staff to provide specialist assessment, teaching and intervention for pupils with dyslexia and other SpLDs.
Key responsibilities will include:
Planning and delivering structured, personalised dyslexia and literacy interventions
Providing 1:1 and small-group specialist support
Supporting reading, spelling, phonics, writing and study skills
Using evidence-based and multisensory dyslexia teaching strategies
Assessing needs and tracking pupil progress against personalised targets
Developing pupils' confidence, metacognition and independent learning skills
Producing clear intervention and progress reports
Maintaining accurate records of interventions and outcomes
Communicating sensitively and professionally with parents and carers
Working collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs and external specialists
Creating specialist resources and appropriately scaffolded learning materials
Promoting inclusive and dyslexia-friendly practice across the school
About You
To be considered for this role, you should have:
Level 5 Dyslexia/SpLD qualification
Experience delivering targeted dyslexia or literacy interventions
Strong knowledge of dyslexia and Specific Learning Difficulties
Experience supporting reading, spelling, phonics and/or literacy development
Excellent communication and organisational skills
The ability to plan personalised learning programmes and work independently
A positive approach to supporting children's confidence, resilience and progressExperience working with KS2 and/or KS3 pupils would be particularly valuable.
Knowledge of literacy intervention programmes, reading comprehension strategies, phonics or dyscalculia/numeracy interventions would also be advantageous.
Why Apply?
This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Dyslexia/SpLD specialist looking to develop their career within a supportive school environment where specialist intervention and inclusive education are highly valued.
You will have the opportunity to work closely with pupils, teaching staff and Learning Support professionals, using your specialist knowledge to make a genuine difference to children with dyslexia and additional learning needs.
Apply today to be considered for this Specialist Dyslexia & Literacy Practitioner position in North London.
Reeson Education:
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We care about education and the provision of education and have established an excellent reputation with schools and teachers alike.
Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.
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