Intervention Practitioner
New Mills School
Derbyshire
- £23,961 - £25,707 per year
- New
- Salary:
- Salary shown is actual salary pro-rata for term time only
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- As soon as possible
- Apply by:
- 9 October 2026
Job overview
New Mills School is a thriving and ambitious 11–16 community school in the High Peak, close to the stunning Peak District National Park, yet within easy reach of Stockport, Cheshire and Manchester.
This is an exciting time to join our school. Following a strong set of GCSE results this summer, with particularly positive outcomes across our core subjects and a range of curriculum areas, we have begun the new academic year with confidence, ambition and a clear focus on continuing to improve. Our most recent Ofsted inspection judged New Mills School to be Good in all areas, recognising our ambitious curriculum, calm and positive school environment and inclusive approach.
New Mills School is a warm and welcoming place with high expectations, a strong sense of community and a genuine commitment to ensuring that every student can succeed and belong. Our values - Think Big, Do the Right Thing and Team Spirit - underpin everything we do, alongside our simple message to students: Be here, learn well, belong.
We are looking to appoint enthusiastic, compassionate and highly motivated Intervention Practitioner to join our Inclusion Team. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who is passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential. Our 360 Inclusion provision is developing around earlier intervention, strong relationships and successful reintegration, helping students to remain connected to school and experience success in mainstream education. Working under the direction of the Assistant SENDCo, you will provide targeted intervention, mentoring and personalised support for students with identified additional needs. You will plan, deliver and evaluate evidence-informed interventions, helping students develop the confidence, resilience, independence and strategies they need to access learning successfully.
This is a highly student-facing role and would suit someone with experience of working with young people, particularly those with SEND, social, emotional and mental health needs, communication needs or other barriers to learning. Depending on the needs of students, interventions may focus on areas such as emotional regulation, social communication, behaviour for learning, confidence, independence or life skills.
You will work closely with teachers, families and other professionals, and support students to transfer the strategies developed through intervention back into lessons and wider school life. Above all, we are looking for someone who believes in young people and combines warmth, patience and compassion with high expectations. You will be able to build positive and trusting relationships while maintaining clear professional boundaries, remain calm and resilient when students are finding things difficult, and work collaboratively as part of a wider Inclusion Team. You will also be reflective and keen to develop specialist expertise so that the support we provide makes a demonstrable difference.
The working hours are 37 per week, term time only.
Closing date is Friday 9 October 2026 no later than 8am
Interviews Applications will be reviewed upon receipt, and suitable candidates may be invited to interview before the closing date.
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About New Mills School
- New Mills School
- Church Lane, New Mills, High Peak
- Derbyshire
- SK22 4NR
- United Kingdom
Situated in the High Peak on the northwest edge of Derbyshire, New Mills is a small town of fewer than 10,000 residents, surrounded by stunning natural beauty. New Mills offers the charm of a semi-rural lifestyle while benefiting from excellent transport links to Manchester, Stockport, and East Cheshire. Many families choose to settle here, enjoying the balance of countryside living with city accessibility.
New Mills School is a fully inclusive, non-selective local authority secondary school, deeply rooted in its community. Generations of families have attended the school, fostering strong connections with local employers, including the well-known Swizzels factory. Our historic Grade II listed main building, featuring a breathtaking stained-glass domed library, reflects the school’s long-standing presence. Additional buildings, dating from the 1950s to the 1980s, provide a diverse campus that blends tradition with modern education.
We are a smaller-than-average secondary school, but our ambitions are anything but small. Our vision is for New Mills School to be the first-choice secondary school for local families, and we are delighted to be oversubscribed for the first time, with a waiting list for Year 7 places in 2025. This reflects the confidence parents have in our journey of rapid improvement, a transformation now recognised by Ofsted. In our most recent inspection, Ofsted rated us ‘Good’ in all categories, praising our strong leadership, high-quality teaching, and the positive attitudes of our students. Inspectors highlighted that “leaders are ambitious for all pupils” and that “staff have high expectations,” creating a school where students feel “happy, safe, and supported to achieve their best.”
Our mission is simple: every student deserves success. We nurture our students to be responsible, resilient, and ready learners in a safe and caring environment, equipping them with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to thrive. At New Mills School, every child matters, and our unwavering support and challenge ensure that all students achieve their best, regardless of their starting point.
Ofsted recognised our relentless pursuit of:
- Delivering a rich and engaging curriculum that fosters deep subject knowledge and broad cultural awareness.
- Cultivating a school culture where kindness, empathy, and respect underpin every interaction.
- Providing every student, regardless of background, with the opportunities and support they need to succeed.
Our Core Values:
- Think Big – Inspiring students to set ambitious goals and embrace challenges with curiosity and determination.
- Do the Right Thing – Upholding integrity, fairness, and respect in all we do.
- Team Spirit – Working together to support, celebrate, and uplift one another.
New Mills School is a special place to work, and that is down to the strong relationships between staff and students. Our staff know our students well, balancing support and challenge to raise aspirations and drive success. Many of our staff choose to send their own children here—an endorsement of our commitment to academic and personal development. Students appreciate our well-kept outdoor spaces, boasting breathtaking Peak District views, and our inclusive ethos, which embraces diversity and individuality.
With much-improved student outcomes for the Class of 2024 and a thriving school community, New Mills School is an exciting and rewarding place to be. If you share our passion for education and making a real difference, we would love to hear from you.
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