Intervention Support Worker

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Sunderland Bridge; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free CPD and professional development

Dedicated consultant support

Permanent employment opportunities

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is seeking an Intervention Support Worker to deliver targeted interventions across English, Maths and Science in Sunderland secondary schools. The role focuses on students falling behind, offering 1:1 and small-group tutoring to help them reach KS4 objectives.

The ideal candidate will have a strong academic background in core subjects, experience of school-based interventions, and be capable of motivating disengaged learners. DBS Update Service is required.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent 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.

Responsibilities

• Deliver targeted academic interventions across core subjects on a 1:1 and small group basis.
• Identify gaps in student knowledge and adapt sessions accordingly.
• Track and monitor student progress and feed back to subject teachers.
• Support students working below age-related expectations across KS3 and KS4.
• Liaise with heads of department and the SENCO for a joined-up approach.
• Uphold safeguarding responsibilities at all times.

Skills

1:1 tutoring

Small group tutoring

Core subjects knowledge

DBS Update Service

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job 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