Interventions Assistant

Keys; East Heckington; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NEST enhanced pension scheme

Staff Referral Scheme

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Blue light discount card

Fully funded training and qual.

Enhanced pay scales

Wellbeing app

Life assurance

Job summary

Keys Education is seeking an Interventions Assistant to deliver tailored 1:1 interventions for pupils with SEND/EHCP needs in East Heckington. The role supports children with autism, ADHD, speech and language difficulties and challenging behaviours, under teacher guidance.

Working within a trauma-informed framework, you will collaborate with staff, welfare teams and external professionals, maintain records, and help pupils develop engagement and independence while meeting safeguarding standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in SEND environment or similar provision (min 2 years).
• Commitment to SEND/SEMH and safeguarding.
• Level 3 TA qualification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with autism, ADHD, speech and language needs and behavioural challenges; record data for colleagues.
• Collaborate with SENDCo delivering interventions and classroom support under guidance of SENDCo and EHCP outcomes.
• Work with teaching staff, welfare teams, clinical professionals and external professionals.

Skills

SEND awareness

Behaviour management

Trauma-informed approaches

Education

Level 3 TA qualification

Job description

Purpose of the Role

To work directly in the classroom to deliver tailored 1:1 interventions and targeted support for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP).

By expertly implementing bespoke strategies, you will remove barriers to learning, foster independence, and ensure every child is empowered to make meaningful academic and personal progress. In addition, you will assist teachers in delivering education and care to pupils with complex needs and challenging behaviours.

At Heckington House School

We offer specialist provision for students with SEMH and those who have found mainstream education difficult. Our facilities include small, nurturing classrooms fully equipped with smart boards to facilitate learning.

We provide vocational subjects such as Hair and Beauty and Construction alongside traditional curriculum areas. Our class sizes are based on a model of 4 students to 2 adults enabling us to provide a trauma led approach to both pastoral support and educational progress.

We will offer you the chance to make a real difference to young people and give you the time to plan to meet the needs of a small group of students.

Key Responsibilities

• Support pupils with autism, ADHD, speech and language needs, and behavioural challenges while delivering targeted interventions record data for colleagues
• Collaborate with the School SENDCo delivering interventions and classroom support under guidance of SENDCO and Assistant SENDCO and EHCP outcomes
• Work closely with teaching staff, welfare teams, clinical professionals, and external professionals
• Assist pupils with learning activities, adapting support to individual needs under teacher guidance encouraging pupil engagement and independence in learning tasks
• Support record-keeping and monitoring of pupil progress as directed
• Assist pupils’ social, emotional, and behavioural development using trauma-informed approaches and participate in training on trauma-informed and therapeutic approaches
• The postholder will actively promote and embed the EPIC values (Excellence, Passion, Integrity, Caring) in all aspects of their work and adhere strictly to the Staff Code of Conduct to create a safe, respectful, and nurturing environment that promotes pupil wellbeing and achievement
• Ensure compliance with Independent School Standards and all relevant health and safety regulations

Requirements

• A committed and passionate view of students with SEND and SEMH
• At least two years’ experience minimum of working in a SEND environment or similar unit/provision
• A level 3 TA qualification is advantageous

Benefits of Joining Keys

• NEST enhanced pension scheme
• Staff Referral Scheme – Refer a friend to join Keys and split a £500 referral bonus between you
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Access to a blue light discount card
• Fully funded training and qualifications for all colleagues
• Enhanced pay scales based on experience and qualifications
• Employee benefits scheme such as wellbeing app and a range of discounts
• Life assurance

Keys Education is a national network of alternative learning solutions and pathways, designed to support learners with diverse needs to achieve their goals and realise their potential. It helps individuals with support needs build stability, resilience, and a sense of belonging through Connected Support.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are also committed to supporting the Armed Forces community through our Armed Forces Covenant.

Eligible candidates from military backgrounds are guaranteed an interview – please include details of your service on your CV.

Safeguarding

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All posts require an enhanced DBS check.

More can be found about Keys and our Therapeutic Education Services here

School tours are highly welcomed as a part of our interview selection process.

Please note we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of suitable applications.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education an online search will be carried out on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence checks.

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Interventions Assistant

• Frequency Annually
• Job Reference Keysgroup/TP/154472/9200
• Contract Type Full Time
• Closing Date 4 October, 2026
• Job Category Education
• Business Unit Education
• Location East Heckington, United Kingdom