Intervention Support Assistant NEW Raise Education and Wellbeing School Posted yesterday Bolton[...]

Overview

Job Purpose: To provide 1:1 or small group supervision and emotional support to students with SEMH, ASD, or trauma needs. This role focuses on safety, regulation, relationships, and engagement in classroom and non-classroom environments.

Job description

  • Provide calm, consistent 1:1 support to assigned students throughout the day.
  • Supervise students in classrooms, sensory or withdrawal spaces, and during unstructured times (breaks, transitions, off-site).
  • Use de-escalation, co-regulation, and trauma-informed responses to help students self-regulate.
  • Support student safety and engagement during moments of distress or crisis.
  • Assist with transitions between activities, locations, or reintegration into lessons.
  • Liaise with teaching and pastoral staff to ensure consistency in pupil support.
  • Complete observation logs, incident reports, or behaviour tracking as required.
  • Attend relevant safeguarding, behaviour, or mental health training.

Safeguarding & Conduct

All staff must safeguard and promote the welfare of pupils. This role requires strong boundaries, professional conduct, and a calm, emotionally regulated presence in all situations.

Working Pattern

35 hrs a week, 8.30am-3.45pm Mon-Thurs & 8.30am-2.30pm Fri. Term time only plus 5 days equivalent inset training. Due to the nature of the role and the specific needs of the students requiring continuous one-to-one supervision throughout the school day, this role is subject to a modification of the standard rest break provisions under the Working Time Regulations 1998. Under Regulation 21 of the WTR, which allows for exemptions where the job involves the need for continuity of service.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Experience working with children or vulnerable people
  • Calm, consistent, and emotionally regulated under pressure
  • Basic understanding of SEMH/ASD needs or trauma
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills
  • Ability to work as part of a team and take direction
  • Willingness to complete training in safeguarding, de-escalation, and mental health
  • Ability to use software and record information in systems
  • Commitment to safeguarding, child protection, and inclusive practice

Desirable

  • Understanding of therapeutic or trauma-informed approaches
  • Relevant L2 or L3 qualification in care, support, or education
  • Maths and English Level 4, or above (or equivalent)
  • First Aid/Mental Health First Aid qualification
  • Full driving licence, a fully insured car available for work

Notes

The duties and responsibilities outlined in this job description are indicative and not exhaustive. The post holder may be required to undertake other tasks and duties reasonably requested by management to meet the needs of the organisation. This job description will be reviewed periodically and may be amended in consultation with the post holder.

Application

Interview dates will be discussed on receipt of the application. Please send your completed form to recruitment@raise-school.co.uk.

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