Job Description

Veritas Education is seeking passionate and dedicated Intervention Support Workers to work within secondary schools across Dewsbury. This rewarding role is ideal for individuals who are committed to helping young people overcome barriers to learning, raise attainment, and achieve their full potential.

Working closely with teaching staff, SEND teams, and pastoral departments, you will provide targeted support to students requiring additional academic, behavioural, or emotional interventions.

• Deliver small group and one-to-one intervention sessions to support student progress.
• Work with pupils who require additional support in core subjects such as English and Maths.
• Support students with SEND, SEMH needs, or those at risk of underachievement.
• Encourage positive behaviour and engagement within lessons.
• Monitor progress and provide feedback to teaching and pastoral staff.
• Build positive relationships with students, helping to improve confidence, attendance, and wellbeing.
• Assist with classroom activities and provide in-class support where required.

• Experience working with young people in education, youth work, sports coaching, mentoring, care, or support settings.
• A positive, patient, and resilient approach.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A genuine passion for supporting young people to succeed.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a school team.
• GCSE Grade C/4 or above in English and Maths (or equivalent).
• Previous experience within a secondary school environment is desirable but not essential.

• Competitive daily pay rates.
• Opportunities in a variety of local secondary schools across Dewsbury.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Dedicated support from an experienced education recruitment consultant.
• Flexible working options to suit your availability.
• The opportunity to gain valuable school-based experience and progress within education.

Veritas Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, reference checks, and compliance procedures in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidelines.

If you are passionate about supporting secondary-aged students and want to make a real impact in local schools, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now with your CV or contact Veritas Education for more information about Intervention Support opportunities in Dewsbury secondary schools.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'