SEND Interventions Support

We have an opportunity for a confident, self-motivated and passionate individual to support our SEND Intervention team to help remove barriers to learning and success. The successful candidate will need to be integral to enhancing the life chances of all our young people with a focus on literacy, numeracy and the overall foundation curriculum. Working with students with learning and behavioural difficulties to encourage positive engagement.

You should have the ability to adapt to unpredictable and challenging situations and possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a positive approach to working effectively with all members of the school community. This is a public facing role, so fluency in English is essential.

The successful candidate should hold a SEND qualification (minimum of level 2), and a current first aid qualification would be desirable, however, training can be given.

At JHS, we believe that "together we excel"-students and staff alike-and we are proud to be a highly inclusive school community., The James Hornsby School, is a successful school with Investors in People Gold status, which can offer students the opportunity to reach their full potential in a supportive and caring environment. Our students are proud of their school and enjoy so many different parts of school life including trips, visits and many other activities both in and outside of the normal school day.

We believe that it is essential that we work in partnership with the students, parents/carers and both local and international communities to enable our students to be prepared for their future lives. Our school motto, 'Together We Excel' reflects this belief. Staff at The James Hornsby School work incredibly hard, along with Governors and Parents, to ensure we offer the best educational opportunities possible.

The James Hornsby School is a forward thinking school, continually looking for new ways to provide the best learning environment and learning opportunities for our students. We are at the centre of the local community and open our doors outside of the normal school day to support learning and recreational opportunities in the local community. We are aiming for excellence and we invite you to come and see for yourselves.

Quotes from our May 2016 Ofsted report: "This school is well led. The Headteacher and leaders have worked with determination to create a culture where pupils share a 'lifelong love of learning' and achieve their best". "School leaders have succeeded in bringing pupils together into a positive, caring school community which promotes high expectations for attitudes towards learning, relationships and attendance."
All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

35 Hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.30am - 4pm, Term Time plus Inset days

Scale 2/3 point 4-7 dependant on experience (Actual Salary £21,015 - £22,003 including outer fringe allowance) pay award pending

Required September 2026

Do you wish to be part of a popular, oversubscribed school, where "Staff speak positively about professional development and feel well supported to refine their teaching practice" Ofsted 2026?, This is an exciting time to be joining the school, as we grow in popularity both locally and beyond. We are proud to be part of the Zenith Multi Academy Trust, comprising five local schools with significant professional development support and networking.

By joining us, you will benefit from high-quality professional development opportunities and expert support from a strong leadership network across our family of schools, alongside guidance from our highly experienced Senior Leadership Team.

If you would like to be part of our journey, and make a genuine difference to students' life chances, we would be delighted to hear from you.

We can offer you:

A friendly and welcoming place of work, which invests heavily in staff training

Numerous Staff Wellbeing Initiatives

Benenden Healthcare cover

Cycle to Work Scheme,

Vivup employee discount scheme