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Intervention Support Worker

Watling Academy · Milton Keynes · Milton Keynes

Job description

INTERVENTION SUPPORT WORKER

Commencing - September 2026

Term Time Only

32.5 hours per week

Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 3:30pm

Salary - £28,142 to £31,022 FTE

Actual Salary - £20,916 to £23,056 p.a.

Are you motivated by helping young people rebuild confidence and reconnect with learning? Can you tailor interventions to meet a wide range of student needs?

The Role

Watling Academy is seeking a compassionate and proactive Intervention Support Worker to support students who are disengaged or struggling to access mainstream learning. Working within our dedicated Intervention Centre, you will deliver targeted small‑group and 1:1 sessions that help students re‑engage with their education, rebuild confidence and successfully reintegrate into their lessons.

You will work closely with pastoral, SEND and teaching colleagues to plan and deliver tailored interventions, adapt approaches to meet a range of learning needs and provide in‑class support where required. Accurate tracking, clear communication and a nurturing, consistent presence will be central to your work. This role is ideal for someone who is patient, calm under pressure and committed to helping young people overcome barriers to learning.

About Watling Academy

Watling Academy is an Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ secondary school situated on the western edge of Milton Keynes, encompassing the Whitehouse and Fairfields developments. Opening in September 2020, our school is a new and vibrant learning community for students aged 11-18. We are excited to have opened the Watling Academy Sixth Form to our first cohort of Year 12 students from September 2025, which will provide further educational opportunities. Our core values of Respect, Responsibility and Kindness embody the ‘Watling Way’ and are integral to the way we interact, learn and grow together as a community.

For more information about our school, please explore our website: www.watlingacademy.net

Learn more about why you should join us by downloading the attached Watling Academy Recruitment Pack

About The Alliance Schools Trust

The Alliance Schools Trust is driven by our mission of Care, Education and Opportunity. We prioritise care by ensuring that no student or staff member ever feels anonymous. Everyone is recognised, valued and supported, creating a strong sense of belonging within our community. Our commitment to education is reflected in our proven track record of academic success, consistently outperforming both Milton Keynes and national averages. We offer opportunity through supportive and dynamic learning environments, where every student can thrive and be well-prepared for future success in higher education or employment. For staff, we offer extensive opportunities for professional development and progression within our growing network of schools, empowering you to advance your career within a united, forward-thinking Trust.

We are recognised as leaders in raising educational standards both within our Trust and in the schools we support. We are proud to appoint motivated, highly qualified staff who thrive in a culture where collaboration and the spirit of partnership are central to everything we do.

How to Apply

Due to our commitment to safer recruitment practices, we can only accept applications through My New Term. Please do not submit CVs.

The Alliance Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.

E-mail: hr@tastrust.org.uk

Headteacher: Mrs Emma Anderson

Closing date for applications: Monday 22nd June 2026, 9am

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About this school

Watling Academy

Free schools · Secondary · Ages 11–18

Outstanding
Pupils
1,500
Avg teacher salary
£46,589
Pupil:teacher ratio
22.6:1
Academy trust
THE ALLIANCE SCHOOLS TRUST

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

Location

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Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes, MK8 1EP

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Salary
£28,142.00 - £31,022.00 Annually (FTE) Actual Salary – £20,916 to £23,056 p.a.
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part time
Posted
3 June 2026
Closing date
22 June 2026

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