Teaching Assistant (Interventions Support Worker)

Ambition Community Trust is seeking a skilled and compassionate Teaching Assistant (Interventions Support Worker) with experience in supporting pupils with Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA) and/or Emotional, Behavioural and Social Difficulties (EBSD), who excels as part of a team and has an understanding of a range of teaching, learning and behaviour regulation strategies. The successful candidate will join a enthusiastic and welcoming team at Castlefield Campus and will join us in motivating students to strive for success while maintaining a healthy learning environment for all children within the school.

This role will involve:

• Deliver targeted academic and therapeutic interventions to individuals and small groups, in line with students’ EHCPs and personalised learning plans.
• Support students with a range of complex needs including SEMH, autism, ADHD, and learning difficulties, using trauma-informed and restorative approaches.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to adapt and differentiate learning materials to meet individual needs and promote engagement.
• Monitor and record student progress, emotional wellbeing, and behaviour, providing timely feedback to teachers and senior leaders.
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional regulation through structured strategies, including sensory support, de-escalation techniques, and visual aids.
• Encourage independence, resilience, and social interaction through consistent modelling and support.
• Liaise with families, external professionals, and internal teams to ensure joined-up support and continuity of care.
• Maintain accurate records of interventions, safeguarding concerns, and pupil outcomes in accordance with school policies.
• Participate in training and professional development to enhance your skills in intervention delivery and SEN support.
• Contribute to the creation of a safe, inclusive, and aspirational learning environment that reflects the values of Castlefield Campus.
• Accompanying groups on trips.
• Supporting assessment and evidencing learning.
• Working with the teacher to create stimulating classroom displays and learning resources.
• Maintaining a safe and positive environment for all learners.
• Creating opportunities for all learners to reach their potential, irrespective of ability.

The right candidate will:

• Be educated to National Qualifications Framework Level 3 standard, e.g. NVQ 3, A/AS levels or equivalent.

• Have a proven ability to work on their own initiative.

• Have a high level of communication skills and the ability to relate positively to children and adults.

• Excel in using relevant technology/equipment.

• Bring a can-do attitude to the role.

• Be committed to the happiness well-being, self-esteem and progress of everyone at the school.

Castlefield Campus

Castlefield Campus is a Special School for young people with social, emotional and mental health needs. We have recently expanded our provision and now have a brand-new building which has been designed to deliver our therapeutic vision.

Our vision is to create a therapeutic, harmonious environment which promotes feelings of safety and security, to allow our pupils to explore, enjoy learning, and reach their full potential. Building a sense of community around the child. We aim to become a leading therapeutic provision which is high quality and expert in recognising and meeting the needs of all of the pupils, with outstanding teaching and engaging learning. We achieve positive outcomes for all our pupils, including emotional wellbeing and self-belief, creating successful, happy, healthy individuals. Developing skills that enable their ability to sustain employment and build security in their lives.

To find out more about our school, visit our website Castlefield Campus.

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

Castlefield Campus is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references. We are exempt from from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and there by have a right to know about the criminal history of job applicants and can take this into account when making recruitment decisions.

We are also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

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