Learning Support Assistant

Student Intervention Officer Contract: Permanent Hours: 37 hours per week, 39 weeks (term time plus 1 week) Working Pattern : 7.30am - 3.30pm Mon to Thurs, 7.30am - 3pm on Fridays Salary: Pathway 2, £21,567 - £22,970 per year (FTE £25,185 - £26,824) Site: Queen Katharine Academy Closing date: 13th August 2026 Start date: ASAP Please note the trust may decide to withdraw the advert before the closing date or interview suitable candidates prior to the advert closing. Do you model respect, even in the most challenging moments? Are you driven by ambition to help every student succeed, no matter their starting point? Do you take responsibility for making meaningful, lasting interventions that transform young lives? If so, Queen Katharine Academy would love to hear from you! Your role: As a Student Intervention Officer, you will be at the heart of targeted support, working closely with students who need focused behavioural, pastoral and attendance interventions to succeed in school. You will build strong, trusting relationships that enable students to re-engage with learning, modelling respect in every interaction while setting clear expectations that encourage responsibility and growth. You will use your initiative and professional judgement to identify barriers, implement effective intervention strategies and monitor their impact. Working collaboratively with teaching staff, pastoral teams and families, you will play a key role in improving outcomes for students by ensuring they feel supported, challenged and motivated to achieve their ambitions. This role requires someone resilient, empathetic and highly organised, with strong communication skills and a calm, consistent approach. Experience of working with young people, particularly in a school or intervention setting, will help you thrive, alongside a genuine commitment to helping students overcome challenges and realise their full potential. About us: At Queen Katharine Academy, our values of respect, ambition and responsibility are not just words; they define how we work and how we support each other. You will join a community where staff are trusted and valued, where collaboration drives success, and where your contribution will have a real and visible impact every day. Why work for us?: Join Thomas Deacon Education Trust and be part of a team committed to “working together to transform lives through education.” High-quality, ongoing professional development at every stage of your career Trust-wide networks for collaboration, coaching, and subject development Clear pathways for career progression and leadership A supportive induction programme, rated highly by 95% of new employees A culture that prioritises staff wellbeing and professional growth This is more than a role, it’s an opportunity to make a lasting difference to young people’s lives while developing your own skills within a forward-thinking and supportive environment. To learn more about the benefits we have on offer, check out our video here: Employee Benefits 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