Intervenor (AF69)

Ash Field Academy, Leicester, LE5 4PY

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  22 May 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  8 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time, full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £26,832.00 - £28,146.00 Annually (FTE) Approximate starting salary £18,613.46 per annum

Intervenor (AF69) job summary

Job Title : Intervenor

Work Location: Ashfield Academy

Salary: Grade 7 Pay Point 11-14 (FTE salary £26,832 - £28,146 per annum)

Approximate Actual Starting Salary £ 18,613.46 per annum

Hours: 30 hours per week; 39 weeks per year (Term time only plus INSET days)

Appointment will be subject to Discovery Academy Trust pay and conditions

Appointment subject to satisfactory completion of a 6-month probationary period

Interview date: to be confirmed

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Why Choose Ash Field Academy?

Ash Field provides an outstanding education for our pupils and our values (Trust, Respect, Aspiration, Collaboration and Kindness) underpin everyday life. Our school motto is ‘Reach for Success’ and this is apparent with everything that we do. I am honoured to lead such a fantastic school where we are determined to support both children and staff as well as our school community in fulfilling their individual goals.

Our Achievements to date

• Rated Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ July 2024

“Ash Field Academy is an inspirational school. All pupils at the school have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). They face considerable barriers to their learning and development” - OFSTED

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• To be the eyes and ears of the pupil as appropriate.
• To liaise with teachers and supporting professionals in providing information relating to progress and effectiveness of learning strategies.
• To fully support the pupil in all curriculum areas including examination courses if appropriate. This will include developing an understanding of the course requirements and any special arrangements for the pupil.
• To perform all duties of a Teaching Assistant for the pupil, and in their absence, for other pupils in the school.

We are looking for someone who has:

• NVQ Level 3 qualification or higher; this can be BTEC or NNEB in education, child development or social care.
• GCSE level C or above or equivalent qualification in English and Maths.
• Intervenor qualification or willingness to undertake a 5 day residential training course. (please note there will be a clause in the contract to contribute to the cost of the course if you choose to leave within 2 years).
• Experience of working with children of the age with which the post is concerned.
• At least one year experience as a Teaching Assistant in a school or educational setting.

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached to support your application.

What We Offer:

• Support for continuous professional development
• Opportunities to visit other organisations for professional learning
• Highly committed and motivated team
• A role that makes a real difference while having fun
• Free car parking (Limited spaces)
• Annual incremental pay increases within the pay scale range
• A defined benefit pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Employee self-service portal
• Eyecare voucher scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Retail discounts
• Dental support
• Gym discount
• Be part of a wider community within the Discovery Schools Trust
• Excellent opportunities for personal and career development
• Support from an established Central Services Team

More About Discovery Schools Trust

Discovery Schools Trust is dedicated to improving learning and teaching by creating a culture that promotes excellence. The needs of all children are placed at the heart of all decision making regardless of the school they attend. Teaching and learning excellence are shared through learning networks, sharing of ideas and materials as well as leading practitioners between schools. Discovery has developed a school improvement system which focuses on improving outcomes for all children. It also places staff development, talent management and succession planning at the heart of achieving outstanding organisations.

Please note: Interviews for this position may be conducted earlier than the stated closing date if a suitable candidate is identified. Therefore, we encourage interested applicants to submit their applications promptly to ensure consideration and increase the likelihood of being invited for an interview. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to receiving your application.

AIWhile we acknowledge the advantages of AI in crafting personal statements for applications, we strongly encourage and expect applicants to personalise and tailor responses. Please note that the Trust may utilise AI checking solutions during the application review process and will be considered when shortlisting.
Safeguarding statement:

Ash field academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from working with children or vulnerable adults. All posts are subject to an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.

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 school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Ash Field Academy

• School type: Academies, ages 4 to 19
• School size: 157 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Ash Field Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ash-field-academy

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