Literacy Mentor

Literacy Mentor - Northampton
Full-Time Role | ASAP or September 2026 Start | Ideal for Graduates or Aspiring Teachers

Are you passionate about reading, writing, and helping young people unlock their full potential in literacy? Do you want to gain hands-on school experience supporting students who need extra help to build confidence in English?

Tradewind Recruitment is working with a welcoming and ambitious secondary school in Northampton seeking to appoint a Literacy Mentor to join their team either ASAP or from September 2026. This is a full-time role, ideal for graduates or aspiring teachers looking to build experience in education while making a real impact on student progress.

The school is committed to providing a broad, knowledge-rich education that equips students with the skills, confidence, and resilience to succeed both academically and personally. You will play a key role in supporting this vision through targeted literacy support and intervention.

Your Role Will Include:

• Supporting the learning and achievement of students with specific literacy needs
• Delivering 1:1 and small group literacy interventions to improve reading, writing, and comprehension skills
• Supporting classroom learning within English lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4
• Helping to plan and deliver engaging literacy activities and interventions
• Encouraging students to develop confidence, independence, and a love of reading and writing
• Assisting with marking, assessment, and tracking student progress
• Acting as a key point of contact for students requiring additional literacy support
• Working closely with teaching staff, SEN teams, and external professionals where required

Who We're Looking For:

• A graduate (English, Literature, Creative Writing, Journalism, or related subject preferred)
• Someone with strong written and verbal communication skills
• A patient, supportive, and encouraging approach to working with young people
• An individual who is confident working 1:1 and with small groups
• Someone interested in a career in education or teacher training in the future
• Experience working with young people is desirable but not essential

What You'll Receive:

• A full-time, paid role in a supportive Northampton secondary school
• Valuable experience supporting literacy development and intervention
• A strong foundation for future teacher training routes (PGCE, SCITT, School Direct)
• Access to high-quality CPD through The National College
• Ongoing support and guidance from your dedicated Tradewind Recruitment consultant
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to students' confidence and attainment

If you are ready to inspire a love of reading and writing while gaining essential classroom experience, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now to find out more about this Literacy Mentor opportunity in Northampton, starting ASAP or September 2026.