Intervention Support Worker

Intervention Support Worker Location: Blackpool Salary: £93 -£110 Contract Type: Full-time About the School We are a friendly and inclusive mainstream primary school rated "Good" by Ofsted, committed to providing high-quality teaching and targeted support to ensure every pupil achieves their full potential. Our school values creating a nurturing learning environment where children feel supported, confident, and motivated to succeed. About the Role We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Intervention Support Worker to deliver targeted literacy and numeracy catch-up programmes for pupils who require additional support with core skills. This role is ideal for someone passionate about helping children overcome learning barriers and build confidence in reading, writing, and mathematics. You will work closely with class teachers and the SENCO to identify learning gaps and provide structured support through small group and one-to-one interventions. Through your work, you will play an important role in helping pupils close attainment gaps, improve their academic progress, and develop a more positive relationship with learning. Key Responsibilities Deliver targeted literacy and numeracy intervention sessions to individuals or small groups of pupils Support pupils who are working below age-related expectations to improve core academic skills Assist teachers in identifying learning gaps and implementing suitable intervention strategies Monitor, record, and report pupil progress following intervention sessions Adapt teaching strategies to support pupils with additional needs, including SEN where appropriate Encourage pupils' confidence, motivation, and engagement with learning Contribute to creating a positive, supportive, and inclusive learning environment Ideal Candidate The successful candidate will be patient, encouraging, and passionate about helping children succeed. You will be able to build strong relationships with pupils and support them in developing both academically and emotionally. You will ideally have: Experience working with primary school pupils (KS1 or KS2) Knowledge of basic literacy and numeracy development Experience supporting pupils with additional learning needs or SEN (desirable) Good communication and teamwork skills A commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil wellbeing What We Offer The opportunity to make a direct and meaningful impact on pupil progress Support from experienced teaching staff and leadership Access to over 2,500 free online CPD courses, providing an excellent opportunity to develop new skills and progress professionally How to Apply Please apply now or contact Issy via (url removed) to discuss the Intervention Support Worker position in Blackpool