Intervention Support Assistant - #2080068

Are you passionate about helping children overcome barriers to learning and reach their full potential? Do you want to be part of a supportive school where every day brings the opportunity to make a genuine difference?

Teaching Personnel are working closely with a welcoming and well-resourced SEN primary school in the Tameside area, seeking a dedicated Intervention Support Assistant to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting children with additional needs and helping them thrive both academically and socially.

This specialist SEN primary school supports pupils with a range of additional needs including Autism (ASC), ADHD, speech and language difficulties, communication needs, and moderate to complex learning difficulties. The school prides itself on providing a nurturing, inclusive, and child-centred environment where every pupil is encouraged to develop confidence, independence, and a love for learning.

You will be joining a highly supportive team of teachers, teaching assistants, therapists, and SEN professionals who work collaboratively to provide the best possible outcomes for pupils. The school benefits from excellent facilities including sensory spaces, intervention rooms, outdoor learning areas, and specialist resources designed to support individual learning needs.

As an Intervention Support Assistant, you will work closely with pupils who require additional academic, emotional, and behavioural support. You will deliver targeted interventions, provide 1:1 and small group support, and help pupils develop the skills and confidence needed to engage successfully within the classroom.

No two days are the same, making this a rewarding role for someone who enjoys building positive relationships and celebrating every achievement, no matter how small.

• Deliver targeted intervention sessions to support learning and development
• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEN
• Support children with autism, ADHD, communication difficulties, and additional learning needs
• Assist with implementing EHCP targets and personalised learning plans
• Encourage positive behaviour, engagement, and emotional regulation
• Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, therapists, and support staff
• Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to the wider school team
• Help create a safe, structured, and inclusive learning environment

• Experience working with children or young people in education, care, youth work, coaching, or support settings
• A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Patient, resilient, and adaptable approach
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
• Willingness to learn and develop within an SEN setting

• A welcoming and supportive leadership team
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Excellent SEN facilities and specialist resources
• Small class sizes and high levels of support
• Opportunities for long-term progression within education
• A positive and collaborative staff culture
• Easily accessible location with public transport links and on-site parking

At Teaching Personnel, we support you throughout your journey. From finding the right school to providing ongoing guidance, specialist SEN training, and career development opportunities, our dedicated team is committed to helping you succeed. We work closely with our candidates to ensure they are placed in roles where they can thrive and make a lasting impact.

• Full-time position
• September start available
• Competitive daily rate based on experience
• Potential for long-term and permanent opportunities

If you are looking for a rewarding role where you can positively impact the lives of children every day, we would love to hear from you.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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