Intervention Teacher
Changing Lives
Trafford
- £23,000 - £30,000 per year
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- As soon as possible
- Apply by:
- 11 September 2026
Job overview
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Start Date: As soon as possible
Are you looking for a role that's a little different and truly inspiring?
We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Intervention Teacher to join our small, dedicated team in a unique farm-based setting. This is an exciting opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of young people who require additional support to overcome barriers to learning and achieve success.
About Us
Changing Lives Independent School is a small specialist SEND independent provision supporting approximately 60 students aged 11-19, all of whom have Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). Our students primarily have Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and benefit from a highly personalised approach to education.
Set within a beautiful rural environment in Carrington, Trafford, our school offers a nurturing and therapeutic atmosphere where relationships are at the heart of everything we do. We use animals, including horses and small animals, as part of our therapeutic approach to supporting students' emotional wellbeing, engagement and personal development.
Our small class sizes, strong pastoral support and creative curriculum enable students to develop confidence, resilience and the skills they need to thrive both in education and beyond.
The Role
As an Intervention Teacher, you will play a key role in supporting students who require additional academic, emotional and therapeutic interventions. Working closely with teaching staff, therapists and pastoral teams, you will design and deliver targeted programmes that address individual barriers to learning and promote positive outcomes.
Key responsibilities include:
Planning and delivering tailored intervention programmes for individuals and small groups.
Supporting students to close gaps in learning and improve confidence in core skills.
Developing personalised strategies to help students engage positively in education.
Monitoring, assessing and recording progress against intervention targets.
Working collaboratively with class teachers, therapists, families and external professionals.
Contributing to a positive, nurturing and therapeutic school culture.
Supporting students' social, emotional and mental health development alongside their academic progress.
We Are Looking For Someone Who:
Has experience working with children or young people with SEND and/or SEMH needs.
Is passionate about inclusion and improving outcomes for vulnerable learners.
Can build positive, trusting relationships with students who may have experienced challenges in education.
Is creative, resilient and able to adapt teaching approaches to meet individual needs.
Has excellent communication, organisational and teamwork skills.
Shares our belief that every young person deserves the opportunity to succeed.
We Offer:
The opportunity to work in a truly unique and rewarding educational environment.
Small class sizes and the ability to make a real difference to students' lives.
A supportive and friendly staff team.
Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
A therapeutic and nurturing working environment.
Access to our unique farm-based facilities and animal-assisted interventions.
The chance to be part of an ambitious and rapidly developing specialist provision.
If you are passionate about supporting young people with SEND and SEMH needs and want to work in a setting where no two days are the same, we would love to hear from you.
Changing Lives Independent School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and pre-employment safeguarding checks.
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About Changing Lives
- Changing Lives
- Nursery Farm, Isherwood Road, Manchester
- M31 4BH
- United Kingdom
Changing Lives Independent School
At Changing Lives Independent School, our vision is to nurture a vibrant, inclusive learning community where every student thrives through the values of kindness, respect, and resilience.
Changing Lives Independent School is a small, nurturing independent SEND provision located in Carrington, Trafford. We currently support 67 students from Years 7 to 14, all of whom have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).
Our mission is to provide a highly personalised, engaging and aspirational education that equips young people with the knowledge, skills and confidence they need to succeed in adulthood. We achieve this through a carefully designed curriculum that combines academic learning, practical experiences and real-world opportunities, enabling every student to discover their strengths and fulfil their potential.
We specialise in supporting students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and recognise that positive relationships, wellbeing and emotional regulation are fundamental to successful learning. Our therapeutic approach is embedded throughout school life and is tailored to meet the individual needs of each student.
A distinctive feature of our provision is our animal-assisted learning programme. Through regular opportunities to work with horses and a variety of small animals, students develop confidence, resilience, emotional regulation and communication skills. These meaningful experiences help foster positive relationships, enhance engagement and support students' personal growth.
Our curriculum is the vehicle through which students thrive. It is carefully structured to develop knowledge, understanding and transferable skills while simultaneously nurturing confidence, independence and resilience. We place a strong emphasis on literacy, numeracy, communication and oracy across all curriculum areas, ensuring students are well prepared for their next stage of education, employment or independent living.
As part of our commitment to preparing students for life beyond school, we provide a broad and balanced curriculum that supports students to become active citizens who can contribute positively to their communities and flourish in modern Britain. Personal development is at the heart of our provision, encompassing Citizenship, Relationships and Sex Education (RSE), Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education (PSHE), British Values, careers education, character development, and spiritual, moral, social and cultural learning.
Our curriculum is further enriched through a comprehensive vocational offer, outdoor learning opportunities and practical life skills programmes, community days and charity events. These experiences enable students to apply their learning in meaningful contexts, develop independence and gain the confidence needed to navigate adult life successfully.
With small class sizes, exceptional pastoral support and a highly skilled multidisciplinary team, we provide a safe, inclusive and ambitious learning environment where every student is known, valued and empowered to achieve both their personal and academic goals.
Applicant Guidance
- Your application must include a personal statement which outlines your experience, achievements and skills referenced against the job description and person specification.
- Incomplete applications may not be considered.
- CVs will not be accepted.
- All application forms must disclose full employment history and qualifications.
- Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
Safeguarding Statement
As part of our commitment to safeguarding, and in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), online searches will be carried out on shortlisted candidates.
Shortlisted applicants will also be required to complete a self-disclosure declaration regarding any relevant convictions, cautions or other matters that may affect their suitability to work with children.
Roles in our school are exempt the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Successful applicants will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and other statutory pre-employment checks. It is an offence to apply for roles in our school if you are barred from working with children.
Additional checks may be required for those who have lived or worked overseas.
All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and pre-employment clearances.
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