Job Description

Job Description: Intervention Mentor

Woodend Farm School is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership.

Job Details
Salary: £21,257.48 - £25,000.00 term time only

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Contract type: full-time/part time

Reporting to:SENCO (working closely with the Head of School and Class Teachers

Please note: we have two sites, one in Witham and one in Great Baddow, you may be required to work at either site

Job Purpose

To delivertargeted interventions to pupils identified by the SENCo, ensuring every block of support is planned, evidenced and evaluated for progress. The role upholds Woodend Farm School's values-Kindness, Belonging, Believing, Achieving-within a nurturing, sensory‑awareenvironment that removes barriers to learning and supports sustained improvement. [woodendfarm.school]

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

Deliver assigned interventions(1:1 and small group) as directed by the SENCo, following agreed programmes, timings and group lists.
Prepare resources and spacesso sessions are accessible, purposeful and ready to begin on time; make reasonable adjustments for individual profiles (e.g., ASD/SEMH/SLCN).
Evidence progressfor every intervention block:

• capture a baseline(tool/instructions provided by the SENCo);
• keep concise session notes(focus, response, next step);
• complete mid‑point and exit measuresusing the same tool as baseline;
• collate work samplesand short learner voicereflections that show change over time.

Maintain an intervention tracker(attendance, engagement, RAG against targets, summary of impact) and submit updates by agreed deadlines.
Share progresswith the SENCo and class teacher at agreed checkpoints; highlight what to continue, adapt or cease, and any pupils requiring escalation or referral.
Timetable coordination: organise your sessions (with guidance) so pupils attend consistently while minimising disruption to the wider curriculum.
Reinforce targets in classthrough quick over‑learning prompts or independence scaffolds agreed with the teacher.
Promote positive behaviour for learningaligned to school policy; use calm, respectful and restorative responses; record incidents accurately. [woodendfarm.school]
Safeguard pupilsby following all safeguarding/child‑protection, confidentiality and data‑protection procedures; report concerns immediately via agreed systems. [woodendfarm.school]
Engage with parents/carerswhen directed by the SENCo-share brief, accessible progress headlines and simple strategies for home.
Professional conduct: be punctual, organised and reliable; participate in required training and supervision; uphold school standards in daily practice.

Success Measures (Accountabilities)

Interventions are delivered as directedby the SENCo and to schedule.
Clear evidence of progressis recorded for all named pupils (entry → exit data, work samples, learner voice, RAG of targets).
High‑quality records(session notes, tracker, summaries) are complete and submitted on time.
Positive feedbackfrom SENCo/teachers regarding collaboration, clarity of reporting and responsiveness.
Fidelityto safeguarding, behaviour and SEND policies, and daily modelling of school values. [woodendfarm.school]

General

Attend intervention briefings, reviews and supervision with the SENCo; act on feedback promptly.
Provide succinct written impact summariesat agreed checkpoints (e.g., half‑termly) with entry/exit data and next‑step recommendations.
Uphold all school policies (e.g., Safeguarding/Child Protection, Promoting Positive Behaviour for Learning, SEND, Equality, Data Protection/Privacy) and relevant statutory guidance. [woodendfarm.school]
Maintain confidentiality and accurate records at all times, using agreed systems consistently. [woodendfarm.school]
Participate in role‑relevant CPD and implement learning in practice.
Undertake any other duties commensurate with the role as reasonably required by the SENCo/Head of School.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential
Good standard of general education (e.g., Level 2+ in English & Maths or equivalent).
Current safeguarding training (or willingness to complete immediately).
Willingness to complete role‑relevant CPD identified by the SENCo.

Desirable

Relevant Level 3+ qualification (e.g., TA/HLTA or equivalent).
First Aid qualification.
Training linked to specific interventions (e.g., phonics, language/communication, numeracy, self‑regulation).

Experience

Essential
Supporting pupils with SEND (e.g., ASD, SEMH, SLCN) in school settings.
Keeping evidence of learning(baseline, session)
Working collaboratively with teachers and the SENCo

Desirable

Delivering time‑limited interventions with measurable outcomesand accurate documentation.
Contributing to review meetings and multi‑agency plans (e.g., SaLT/EP/OT) aligned to EHCP outcomes.
Experience across more than one phase or within specialist provision.

Knowledge, Skills & Understanding

Essential
Understanding of barriers to learning and how structured intervention + evidenceaddress these
Ability to follow a programme, agree SMART targetswith guidance,
Confident using simple tracking tools
Calm, respectful behaviour support aligned to policy; restorative responses and accurate recording. [woodendfarm.school]
Clear, compassionate communication with pupils, staff and families; builds trust and promotes independence.
Strong organisation and reliability; accurate, timely record‑keeping.

Desirable

Awareness of sensory‑friendly, low‑arousal approaches and simple environmental adaptations. [woodendfarm.school]
Knowledge of visual supports/structured teaching strategies that aid generalisation.
Familiarity with basic assistive technology to support access.

Benefits

Company Pension
Onsite Free Parking
Extensive training opportunities - Thrive, Safeguarding and Essex Steps
Term-time only contract.
Free uniform
Option for free lunches