Intervention Support Worker

Description

Intervention Support Worker – Sunderland Secondary Schools

Competitive Daily Rates, Long-Term, ASAP Start

Teaching Personnel is recruiting an Intervention Support Worker for secondary schools across Sunderland, with positions available immediately. This is a targeted academic support role — distinct from a standard TA or SEND position — focused specifically on delivering structured interventions across core subjects for students who are falling behind and need focused, small group or 1:1 support to catch up.

You'll be working across English, Maths, and Science primarily, identifying gaps in student understanding and delivering focused sessions that give students the best possible chance of achieving strong outcomes at KS4. It's a role that suits someone with broad subject knowledge, a structured approach to learning, and the ability to make academic content accessible to students who have switched off from it.

What the role involves:

Delivering targeted academic interventions across core subjects on a 1:1 and small group basis

Identifying gaps in student knowledge and adapting sessions accordingly

Tracking and monitoring student progress and feeding back to subject teachers

Supporting students working below age-related expectations across KS3 and KS4

Liaising with heads of department and the SENCO to ensure a joined-up approach

Upholding safeguarding responsibilities at all times

What we're looking for:

A strong academic background across core subjects — a degree or equivalent is desirable

Experience delivering interventions or tutoring in a school setting

Patient, structured, and confident working with students who find learning challenging

Ability to motivate and re-engage students who have disengaged from academic work

Enhanced DBS on the Update Service

What Teaching Personnel offers:

Competitive daily rates

Weekly pay via PAYE

Dedicated consultant support

Free CPD and professional development

Opportunities for permanent employment

Contract: Long-term, Start: ASAP, Location: Sunderland secondary schools

Send your CV or call (phone number removed).

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

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.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. xjnqpsq Full assistance provided.

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