Academic Interventions Support Assistant

Castle Hill High School, Stockport, Cheshire, SK2 5DS

14 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  18 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  4 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time, part time: 35 hours per week Monday to Friday Term time only
• Contract type: Permanent
• Actual salary: £25,516-£27,266 pro rata actual salary
• Pay scale: Scale 6 points 18 to 22

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking a committed and skilled Academic Interventions Support Assistant to deliver targeted literacy and numeracy intervention sessions for pupils with SEND. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about helping learners close gaps, build confidence, and make strong academic progress.

You must have: GCSE Maths and English at Grade B/6 or above

Proven experience working with SEND pupils

A commitment to learning and delivering structured phonics and numeracy intervention programmes (full training provided). You will work with small groups and individual pupils, track progress closely, and contribute to high quality provision across the school. If you are enthusiastic, organised, and ready to make a measurable impact, we would love to hear from you.

Please see the separate job description and person spec for more information.

What the school offers its staff

Castle Hill High School is a popular, over-subscribed school, and this is a fantastic opportunity for a talented individual who is looking to take the next step in developing their career.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

AI JD PS.doc - 75 KB (opens in new tab)

About Castle Hill High School

• School type: Special schools, Does not apply, ages 11 to 18
• School size: 341 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Castle Hill High School website
• Email address: applications@castlehill.stockport.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01612853925
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/castle-hill-high-school

Castle Hill High School is a special school for students, aged 11 – 18, with significant and complex needs. We currently have 340 students on roll. Our most recent Ofsted inspection, judged the school to be Outstanding. All students enjoy equality of opportunity, regardless of gender, race, ability, social background etc. Our aim is to provide an education which is relevant and worthwhile, preparing our students for the world of work and ensuring that they leave us as caring young adults who have developed positive attitudes and values and are respectful of
others.

All students at Castle Hill have Education Health and Care Plans. Students’ specific needs include: communication and social interaction difficulties, cognition and learning difficulties and autistic spectrum disorder.

Arranging a visit to Castle Hill High School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email applications@castlehill.stockport.sch.uk.

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