Intervention Lead - SEMH Learning Support Practitioner
Wingfield Academy
Rotherham
- £27,274 - £29,071 per year
- New
- Salary:
- £27,274 to £29,071 FTE (Actual salary £23,707 to £25,269)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- ASAP
- Apply by:
- 30 November 2026
Job overview
Hours: Full time (term time only plus 2 INSET days)
We are seeking to appoint a talented, enthusiastic and passionate Intervention Lead to join our Learning Skills Hub.
The successful candidate will support students who face barriers to learning, including learning, behavioural, social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs, and disabilities.
Working under the direction of the SENCO, you will plan and deliver targeted interventions, with a particular focus on SEMH support. You will work closely with students to help build confidence, resilience and positive attitudes to learning, enabling them to overcome challenges and achieve their full potential.
This is a rewarding opportunity for an individual who is committed to making a positive difference to the lives of young people and supporting their wellbeing, progress and success.
About you
We are looking for someone with recent experience of working in an educational setting who understands the challenges faced by young people aged 11–16 and is committed to helping them thrive.
You will have knowledge of evidence-based interventions and the ability to develop and deliver targeted programmes that address barriers to learning, build confidence and improve self-esteem.
You will also be an effective communicator who can build positive relationships with students, families and colleagues, manage sensitive information with discretion and contribute to a positive, supportive and well-organised learning environment.
About Wingfield Academy
Wingfield Academy has become an oversubscribed and high performing secondary school, placing it as one of the highest performing schools in Rotherham and in the top 7% nationally for progress.
As part of the New Collaborative Learning Trust (NCLT), we believe every role makes a difference in shaping young people’s futures. We are a values-driven and inclusive organisation where 96% of staff say they feel a shared sense of purpose and pride. Our culture is supportive and forward-thinking, with a strong focus on wellbeing, flexibility, and professional development for all staff.
Please explore our Employer of Choice page to learn more: https://nclt.ac.uk/employer-of-choice/
Our benefits include:
Local Government Pension Scheme
Flexible working and special leave policies
Lieu days and annual wellbeing day
Funded CPD and professional development opportunities
Strong track record of internal promotion
Access to wellbeing support and occupational health services
Cycle to Work Scheme and technology purchase scheme
Modern, well-equipped working environments
Free on-site parking (at most locations)
To apply please click the apply button.
Closing date: 30 November 2026 at 9am.
NCLT has a commitment to safeguarding students and the successful candidate will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced DBS. As a Disability Confident Leader, all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for a post will be offered an interview.
About Wingfield Academy
Come and work in a school where students and staff matter. Our care, candour and collaborative practices ensure year on year success!
Wingfield Academy offers a ‘child centred, progress focused’ academy ethos which allows our young people to grow and thrive. We have a cohort of students with high standards of behaviour and a willingness to learn. We have a welcoming and supportive community where staff really do matter. Wingfield offers a supportive and committed leadership team with a clear vision of raising standards of teaching, learning and positive behaviour.
Wingfield academy has become a oversubscribed and high performing secondary school, placing it as one of the highest performing schools in Rotherham and in the top 7% nationally for progress. Wingfield has also been named a national lead school as part of the DfE’s behaviour hub programme. We believe our close-knit community provides the optimum conditions for academic success and outstanding pastoral care because we know every child. Our dedicated and ambitious staff go the extra mile to make a quantifiable and powerful contribution to social mobility.
Wingfield Academy sits within the New Collaborative Learning Trust (NCLT), a multi-academy Trust which currently comprises of three 16-19 Colleges, three Primary Schools and one 11-16 Academy. NCLT was awarded ‘Employer of the Year’ in the 2023 MAT Excellence Awards and is recognised as a Leader in Diversity and a Disability Confident Employer. Collaboration is at the core of our work and we have a shared commitment to providing an outstanding learning experience and making a positive contribution to social mobility and the lives of young people.
Thank you for considering the exciting opportunities available with us.
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