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!