Intervention Teaching Assistant (Sports, Sensory and SEMH)

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 32.5 hours, 39 weeks (term time plus one week)

Working Pattern: 9am – 4pm, Monday to Friday

Salary: Pathway 4, £22,220 - £23,722 annum (FTE £29,540 - £31,537)

Site: Queen Katharine Academy

Closing date:  9am on Monday 1^st June

Start date:  September 2026

Please note the trust may decide to withdraw the advert before the closing date or interview suitable candidates prior to the advert closing.  

Are you driven by ambition to make a difference to young people’s lives through sport and movement?

Do you show respect for every learner, adapting your approach to help them thrive?

If so, Queen Katharine Academy could be your next exciting career step.

This role is ideal for someone who understands the powerful impact of movement, physical activity and strong coaching relationships in supporting young people with SEND and social, emotional and mental health needs.

Your role:

As an Intervention Teaching Assistant, you will lead engaging, structured sports, sensory and SEMH interventions for small groups and individual students across KS3 and KS4. You will use physical activity as a powerful tool to support emotional regulation, reduce anxiety, improve confidence and help students develop stronger relationships with their peers.

You will act as both a coach and mentor, building positive, professional relationships with students who may find mainstream lessons challenging. Through your work, students will begin to develop resilience, teamwork, self-awareness and a sense of achievement.

Alongside your intervention work, you will support learning across the secondary school day, working closely with teachers to adapt activities, reinforce expectations and enable all students to access their education. You will help guide students through transitions, unstructured times and reintegration into lessons, ensuring they feel supported and ready to succeed.

You will work collaboratively with teachers, SEND and pastoral teams, contributing to a shared approach that prioritises student wellbeing, safety and progress, while modelling the values of respect, ambition and responsibility in everything you do.

To thrive in this role, you will have experience working with young people, ideally within education, sports coaching or youth work. You will feel confident leading physical activities and using sport as a way to engage, motivate and support students with SEMH needs. You will be calm, resilient and able to respond positively in challenging situations, using your relationship-building skills to de-escalate and encourage reflection.

A strong understanding of SEND and SEMH is important, but just as crucial is someone who is flexible, reflective and committed to helping every student succeed.

About us:

At Queen Katharine Academy, we are proud of our inclusive and supportive community where both staff and students are valued, encouraged and empowered to achieve their full potential. As part of Thomas Deacon Education Trust, you will join a collaborative and forward-thinking network, offering professional growth, shared expertise and a culture that celebrates innovation and continuous improvement.

This is more than a Teaching Assistant role, it is an opportunity to shape lives, support ambition and be part of a team that lives its values of respect, ambition and responsibility every day.

Why work for us?:

Join Thomas Deacon Education Trust and be part of a dedicated team committed to "working together to transform lives through education.”  To learn more about the benefits we have on offer, check out our video here: Employee Benefits

At TDET, 95% of our new employees highly rate our induction programme. Benefit from the unwavering support of our dedicated staff, ensuring you feel welcomed and well-prepared from day one.  According to our 2025 staff survey, 91% of staff are proud to work for TDET!

Ready to transform lives through education?  Apply now and make a difference!

TDET - Working together to transform lives through education

Thomas Deacon Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Academy will require the successful candidate to provide satisfactory references and undertake an Enhanced Check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

At Thomas Deacon Education Trust, we are committed to equality of opportunity for all. We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Join us in fostering an inclusive and supportive environment where all contributions are valued.

If you have any questions regarding this post, please contact the HR Team on e-mail at  hrteam@tdet.education