Academic Interventions Support

Job Title: Academic Interventions Support
Salary: Scale 6 points 18 to 22 £25,516-£27,266 pro rata actual salary
Hours: 35 Hours per Week-Term time only
Contract type: permanent
Closing date: 18th June 2026
Interview Date: TBC
Start Date: ASAP

We are seeking a committed and skilled Academic Interventions Support Assistant to deliver targeted literacy and numeracy intervention sessions for pupils with SEND. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about helping learners close gaps, build confidence, and make strong academic progress.
You must have:
GCSE Maths and English at Grade B/6 or above

Proven experience working with SEND pupils

A commitment to learning and delivering structured phonics and numeracy intervention programmes (full training provided)
You will work with small groups and individual pupils, track progress closely, and contribute to high quality provision across the school. If you are enthusiastic, organised, and ready to make a measurable impact, we would love to hear from you.
Please see the separate job description for more information.

Castle Hill High School is a special school for students, aged 11 18, with significant and complex needs. We currently have 351 students on roll. Our most recent Ofsted inspection, in May 2017, judged the school to be Outstanding. All students enjoy equality of opportunity, regardless of gender, race, ability, social background etc. Our aim is to provide an education which is relevant and worthwhile, preparing our students for the world of work and ensuring that they leave us as caring young adults who have developed positive attitudes and values and are respectful of others.
All students at Castle Hill have Education Health and Care Plans. Students’ specific needs include: communication and social interaction difficulties, cognition and learning difficulties and autistic spectrum disorder.

Further information about the school can be found at our website: www.castlehill.stockport.sch.uk
We are seeking to appoint a compassionate, patient, and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team, this is primarily to support a pupil to support pupils with a range of SEN needs. You should be child-centred in your approach and be able to demonstrate initiative, a willingness to be flexible and the ability to adapt calmly to ever changing situations.

The application forms and an information pack are available to download from here. Completed forms should be returned to the school via the above email address or posted to the school address above.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The successful applicant's appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
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