Senior Intervention Assistant

Peak School, High Peak, Derbyshire, SK23 6ES

18 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  7 June 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  20 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,556.00 Annually (Actual)

Senior Intervention Assistant job summary

Title: Senior Intervention Assistant

Location: Peak School, Buxton Road, Chinley, High Peak, Derbyshire, SK23 6ES

Grade/Scale: Grade 08 (Point 12 - 15): Support Actual Salary £25,556 - £27,252 per annum

Contract: 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (Term Time Only)

Peak School, part of the Esteem Multi-Academy Trust, is a Nursery to Post-16 special school academy located in the village of Chinley, in the north-west corner of Derbyshire. We support children and young people with a wide range of special educational needs, including pupils with significant learning, communication and interaction difficulties.

Peak School is looking to appoint a Senior Intervention Assistant (Level 8). The successful candidate will be a positive, adaptable and compassionate individual who is committed to making a meaningful difference to the lives of our pupils. They will work closely alongside teachers to support learning and provision within the classroom, while also supporting and guiding other staff within the team.

The ideal candidate will hold a relevant Care or Teaching Assistant qualification, such as an NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent), alongside experience of supporting pupils with a range of special educational needs, including physical disabilities, communication difficulties, learning needs and behaviours that may challenge. The successful candidate will share our strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Please see the attached Application pack including a Welcome from The Head Teacher and more information about Peak School and Esteem MAT.

Please review the attached Job Description to learn more about the role and what we are looking for in the successful candidate.

Benefits Include:

- Teacher's Pension Scheme / LGPS Pension Scheme (16.6% employer contributions)

- Generous holiday entitlement

- Access to Westfield Health membership scheme including cashback schemes for health and retail benefits, discounted gym memberships, and free confidential advice.

- Access to National College CPD platform.

For further information, please contact Beverly Tinson, Operations Manager via email - btinson@peakschool.co.uk

We reserve the right to interview suitable candidates upon application and may close the application process prior to this date.

Esteem Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its students. We expect all staff, volunteers and agency staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status.

Perfection is not required, if you are excited by the role and our organisation, but not sure if you meet 100% of the criteria, we would still love to hear from you!

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

Esteem Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its students. We expect all staff, volunteers and agency staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided.

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 Peak School

• School type: Academies, ages 2 to 19
• School size: 89 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Peak School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/peak-school-high-peak

Peak is a community special school in Chinley, North Derbyshire, welcoming pupils who experience a wide range of needs from a large catchment area including Derbyshire, Tameside and Cheshire.

Our school is part of the Esteem Multi-Academy Trust which includes several other special schools, all striving to secure high quality education for their young people by working together, sharing expertise and practice.

To learn more about out school, visit https://www.peakschool.co.uk/

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