Intervention Support Assistant (English Specialism)

Spire Trust Learning Partnership; Droitwich Spa; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

An education trust in Droitwich Spa is seeking an experienced Intervention Support Assistant specializing in English to join their team. This part-time, term-time role involves predominantly supporting classroom teachers and delivering literacy interventions. Candidates must possess GCSE English and Maths grade 4 or higher and have recent experience working with children. The position offers opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Welcoming team environment

Qualifications

• Recent experience of working with children in a similar environment.
• Experience delivering reading and/or literacy interventions.
• Ability to plan, deliver, and monitor the impact of English interventions.

Responsibilities

• Support classroom teachers and deliver interventions in English.
• Plan and monitor the impact of interventions for reading.
• Promote high quality teaching of English and literacy.

Skills

Experience with children

Literacy intervention

GCSE English and Maths Grade 4 or above

Education

GCSE English and Maths

Job description

## Intervention Support Assistant (English Specialism)### We are searching for the best education professionals* Intervention Support Assistant (English Specialism)Fast Apply# Intervention Support Assistant (English Specialism)EmployerLocation: Droitwich Spa, WorcestershireContract Type: PermanentHours: Part TimeSalary: TA 3 (7-11) - £26,403 p.a. - £28,142 p.a. Pro-RataPosted: 9th January 2026Start Date: As Soon As PossibleExpires: 21st January 2026 04:00 PMContract Type: PermanentStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1528634Job Reference: Spire141Start Date: As Soon As Possible* Contract Type :Permanent* Job ID: 1528634* Share :We are looking to appoint an Intervention Support Assistant specialising in English to join our friendly team. This is a term time only role. We are looking for someone predominantly supporting classroom teachers and delivering some interventions and other aspects of teaching and learning.Witton Middle school is based in Droitwich, catering for children in Years 5, 6 and 7, we provide an effective bridge between First School and High School. Our curriculum is designed to create confident, curious, and collaborative individuals who will make a difference in the world. Our children receive expert teaching and benefit from excellent specialist facilities which foster increasing levels of independence in learning.We are proud of our learning within an atmosphere of growth, curiosity, collaboration and belonging. We are fortunate to have beautiful extensive grounds.The ideal candidate will possess GCSE English and Maths Grade 4 or above. You will need to have recent experience of working with children in a similar environment, delivering reading and/or literacy interventions and support. You will need experience of delivery of intervention to support children in early stages of reading, irrespective of chronological age.This role links to the achievement and progress of disadvantaged pupils at both Key Stage 2 & 3; high quality teaching of English, and promoting and delivering whole school programmes for reading, writing, punctuation, spelling and grammar. The primary focus of the role will be planning, delivering and monitoring the impact of English interventions.We can offer you a welcoming team committed to improving outcomes for all children andas part of The Spire Church of England Learning Trust, the successful candidates will have access to excellent professional development opportunities as the Trust values and promotes continued CPD and can offer great support and progression to all staff.The Trust is committed to safeguarding the well-being of children and young people and the promotion of fundamental British values and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to a DBS Enhanced Disclosure, satisfactory references and pre-employment checks. An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and you will have the chance to discuss any issues of concern that come up during the search at interview Shortlisted applicants will also be asked to provide a self-declaration form.For further details please visit our school websiteThis post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.If you have provided an email address, correspondence will be sent via e-mail.If you are successful in being short-listed for interview, you will be contacted via email within 28 working days of the closing date. Please ensure you check your junk/spamboxes as well as your inbox in case any correspondence has been delivered there.Hours: 35 hours per week, Term Time only (8.30am - 4.00pm Monday to Friday)Grade:Scale 3 (5-6) - £24,790 p.a. - £25,183 p.a. Pro-Rata salary £20,792 - £21,122 p.a.Application forms are available on Eteach websiteClosing date: Wednesday 21st January 2026 at 4.00pmInterviews: TBCTo start as soon as possible, subject to satisfactory clearance checks.### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An Enhanced DBS will be required for this position.### Witton Middle SchoolPart of### The SPIRE CofE Learning Trust