We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Assistant Intervention & Inclusion Specialist to join our pastoral and SEND team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting students who require additional help with behaviour, engagement, and learning. Working closely with the Intervention & Inclusion Specialist and wider ‘School Family’ team, you will deliver targeted interventions, provide classroom support, and build strong relationships with students and families to improve outcomes and wellbeing
If you would like to join our Laurus family in a rewarding role that changes the lives of our pupils by empowering them to become the best that they can be then we would love to hear from you.
This position is contracted on a 37 hours per week + 5 plus days Term Time Only basis. This means you will mainly work when the school is open to pupils and will not need to work during the school holidays unless the contract requires you to do so.
Job Purpose
- To work closely with the Intervention & Inclusion Specialist in the delivery of targeted intervention and support to students who struggle to manage their behaviour and/or approach to learning in class.
- To work collaboratively within the ‘School Family’ team to meet the needs of the students.
Key Skills and Experience
- Sound educational background including GCSE’s in Maths and English (A*-C) or equivalent.
- Experience of working with young people with SEND either in a residential or working environment.
- Prior experience in a similar role.
To learn more about what the Trust offer, including our wide range of employee benefits and access to further professional learning, visit our Careers page. At the Laurus Trust, we value the significance of a healthy work/life balance for our employees. Achieving a better balance can boost motivation and morale, lower stress levels, enhance performance and productivity, and make job opportunities more inclusive. Whenever feasible, we are committed to offering flexible arrangements from the very start, which could include options like part-time roles, term-time working, Job-sharing and compressed hours.
Please note a full application must be submitted as CV’s will unfortunately not be accepted in line with our safer recruitment process.
Proposed Interview date:
We reserve the right to interview prior to the closing date.
Disability Confident Employer
We value diversity and are committed to equal opportunities. We are an inclusive employer and welcome all applications. Disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria on the person specification will be guaranteed an interview. If you require any reasonable adjustments for an interview, please highlight this to our Recruitment Team in advance.
Laurus Grace is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to understand and share this commitment. We have a shared commitment to develop a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated. We welcome all applications, including those from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.