GCSE Intervention Officer – Secondary School | Haringey | September 2026 Start

Engage Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Engage Education in North London is seeking a GCSE Intervention Officer to support students ahead of GCSE examinations. This role involves delivering targeted 1:1 and small group sessions, focusing on English, Maths and Science, and developing personalised intervention plans with teachers.

You will monitor progress and attendance, provide feedback to staff, and mentor students to build revision techniques and confidence for the GCSE period.

Qualifications

• Degree or relevant experience working with secondary-aged students.
• Experience tutoring, mentoring, teaching, or supporting young people is desirable.
• Strong literacy and numeracy skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to motivate, challenge, and inspire students to achieve their best.
• A proactive, organised, and resilient approach.
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).

Responsibilities

• Deliver targeted 1:1 and small group intervention sessions to GCSE pupils.
• Support students across core subjects, especially English, Maths, and Science.
• Identify learning gaps and work with teachers to develop intervention plans.
• Monitor progress, attendance, and engagement; provide feedback to staff.
• Motivate students to develop revision techniques, study skills, and confidence.
• Encourage attendance, resilience, and academic ambition.
• Support revision sessions and examination preparation as needed.
• Build positive relationships with students as a mentor and role model.

Skills

Literacy skills

Numeracy skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Motivation

Organisation

Resilience

Education

Degree or relevant experience with secondary-aged students

Job description

Location: Haringey, North London
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-Time | Term Time Only | Long-Term
Salary: Competitive daily rate (dependent on experience)

Are you passionate about helping students achieve their full academic potential?

Engage Education is recruiting a dedicated GCSE Intervention Officer to join a high-expectation secondary school in Haringey from September 2026. This is an exciting opportunity for graduates, aspiring teachers, experienced Teaching Assistants, or intervention specialists who are committed to raising attainment and supporting students in the lead-up to their GCSE examinations.

Working closely with teaching staff, you will deliver targeted intervention programmes designed to improve outcomes for students who require additional academic support.

The Role

As a GCSE Intervention Officer, you will:

• Deliver targeted 1:1 and small group intervention sessions to students preparing for their GCSE examinations.


• Support students across core subjects, with a particular focus on English, Maths, and Science where required.


• Identify learning gaps and work alongside teachers to develop personalised intervention plans.


• Monitor student progress, attendance, and engagement, providing regular feedback to teaching staff and pastoral teams.


• Motivate students to develop effective revision techniques, study skills, and confidence ahead of examinations.


• Encourage high levels of attendance, resilience, and academic ambition.


• Support revision sessions, after-school intervention programmes, and examination preparation where required.


• Build positive relationships with students, acting as a mentor and role model throughout the academic year.

We’re Looking For

• A degree or relevant experience working with secondary-aged students.


• Experience tutoring, mentoring, teaching, or supporting young people is desirable.


• Strong literacy and numeracy skills.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.


• The ability to motivate, challenge, and inspire students to achieve their best.


• A proactive, organised, and resilient approach.


• A genuine passion for education and raising student attainment.


• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).

Why Join Engage Education?

• September 2026 start.


• Long-term opportunity with the potential to become permanent.


• Competitive weekly pay.


• Gain valuable experience supporting GCSE students during a crucial stage of their education.


• Free CPD, safeguarding, intervention, and behaviour management training.


• Dedicated support from an experienced Engage Education consultant.


• Excellent progression opportunities into teaching, curriculum support, pastoral leadership, or educational psychology.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys seeing measurable progress and wants to make a genuine difference to students’ GCSE outcomes. You’ll play a key role in helping young people build the knowledge, confidence, and resilience they need to succeed.