Job Description

KS2 Intervention Teacher

Full-Time | Contract

MPS-UPS (Dependent on Experience)

Location: Barnoldswick, Lancashire

Start Date: September 2026

Inspire Confidence. Accelerate Progress.

Veritas Education are delighted to be working in partnership with a caring, ambitious and community-focused primary school in Barnoldswick to recruit a passionate, dedicated and nurturing KS2 Intervention Teacher to join their team from September 2026.

This is an exciting opportunity for a teacher who believes every child deserves the opportunity to flourish, regardless of the barriers they may face. Working with Year 5 and Year 6 pupils, you will play a vital role in helping children build confidence, accelerate progress and develop the knowledge and skills they need for a successful transition to secondary school.

The school is proud of its warm, inclusive and aspirational culture, where every child is encouraged to be curious, resilient and ambitious. Rooted in strong community values, the school believes in fostering positive relationships, celebrating individuality and creating a nurturing environment where pupils feel safe, respected and inspired to achieve their very best. Staff work collaboratively to provide high-quality learning experiences that enable every child to thrive academically, socially and emotionally.

In this rewarding role, you will spend the majority of your week delivering high-quality intervention programmes for Year 5 and Year 6 pupils, providing targeted support in English and mathematics through small-group and individual sessions. Working closely with class teachers, the SENDCo and senior leaders, you will use assessment information to identify learning gaps, plan bespoke intervention programmes and carefully monitor progress to ensure every child reaches their full potential.

You'll play a key role in preparing pupils for the challenges of Upper Key Stage 2 and their transition to secondary education, building confidence, resilience and independence alongside academic success. Your ability to motivate, encourage and adapt learning to meet individual needs will make a genuine difference to children's educational journeys.

If you're looking for a role where you can have a measurable impact while working within a supportive, forward-thinking and collaborative school community, we'd love to hear from you.

The successful candidate will:

Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

Have experience teaching within Key Stage 2, particularly Upper Key Stage 2.

Have a strong understanding of the Year 5 and Year 6 curriculum and end-of-Key Stage 2 assessment expectations.

Be passionate about raising attainment and helping pupils overcome barriers to learning.

Deliver engaging, targeted intervention sessions that accelerate progress and build confidence.

Adapt teaching effectively to meet a wide range of learning needs, including pupils with SEND and those requiring additional challenge.

Demonstrate excellent classroom practice and behaviour management.

Build positive relationships with pupils, parents, carers and colleagues.

Work collaboratively with class teachers, the SENDCo and senior leaders to ensure interventions are effective and responsive to pupil needs.

Be reflective, patient and committed to ensuring every child achieves their potential.

In return, the school offers:

A welcoming, inclusive and supportive school community.

Enthusiastic, respectful and motivated pupils who enjoy learning.

A dedicated and approachable Senior Leadership Team.

A collaborative and highly supportive staff team.

A strong commitment to staff wellbeing and work-life balance.

High-quality CPD and opportunities for continued professional development.

Well-resourced learning environments and intervention spaces.

The opportunity to make a significant impact on pupils' confidence, attainment and future success.Applications are warmly welcomed from both Experienced Teachers and confident Early Career Teachers (ECTs) who are passionate about inclusive education and committed to ensuring every child succeeds.

Safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to:

Enhanced DBS and Barred List checks.

Qualified Teacher Status verification.

Right to work and identity checks.

Online searches in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.

Reference and employment history checks.

Prohibition from teaching checks.

Safer recruitment and pre-employment vetting procedures.Any gaps in employment history will be discussed during the recruitment process.

Apply Today

If you're ready to inspire confidence, accelerate progress and help every child achieve their full potential, we'd love to hear from you.

Please send your CV to:

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 interviewVeritas 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