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- Location: Cardiff, Cardiff, CF24 5ET
- Subject: Behaviour Intervention Assistant
- Hours: Full Time
- Contract: Permanent
- Salary Type: Annually
- Language: English
- Closing Date: 02 April, 2025 11:59 PM
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Schools Intervention Worker
Contract term: Permanent
Hours: 37 hours over 5 days
Location: ACT Schools, Ocean Park House, Cardiff, CF24 5ET
Starting Salary: £27,958 rising to £30,595 per annum
If you would like to work for an organisation that demonstrates outstanding commitment to staff engagement, has gained a place on the Times Best 100 Companies to work for in the UK for the last eight consecutive years and that holds Investors in People Platinum accreditation we would love to hear from you!
About our School:
ACT School is a registered independent school that supports students from the ages of 11-16 years who have been referred to us due to either having been or are at risk of being excluded from mainstream education, who are school phobic or are classed as vulnerable.
We are passionate about ensuring all young people are equipped with the skills they need to become successful adults.
About the role:
ACT Schools prides itself on its values and ensures the best possible support is given to our learners. You will be passionate about ensuring young people are equipped to become successful adults with a wide range of skills and abilities.
We are looking for a positive, caring individual who is keen to support learners who encounter challenging behaviours within ACT Schools. The successful applicant will be enthusiastic and patient and will have a full understanding of behavioural, emotional and social difficulties (BESD).
As an employee at our registered independent school for young people aged 11-16, you will be expected to develop and deliver the school’s offer of additional learning provision. Working collaboratively with the School’s Inclusion Officer, teaching staff and HLTA team, you will lead on the development and implementation of effective targeted support to include literacy and numeracy interventions, reading support and develop effective strategies for groups and individual learners.
The role is split across our school sites (Cardiff & Hadfield Road) reporting to the Inclusion Manager.
By joining ACT, you will have access to a wide range of training opportunities to enhance your Professional Development Plan.
Apply now and be part of our team dedicated to shaping future talent!
What we need from you:
Experience of working with challenging, disengaged learners
Minimum of 3 GCSE’s (or equivalent) Grade C or above in Maths & English
Teaching Assistant/teaching qualification (or equivalent)
Ability to communicate effectively to learners, colleagues, manager, parents etc by telephone, writing and in person.
To display ACT values
Excellent IT skills
Team player with ability to work on own initiative
Ability to develop others
Willingness to travel to other School site as and when required to support learners
Creative & Passionate for training/learning
What you get in return:
Generous holiday package (up to 45 days per year)
Excellent professional development opportunities.
E-learning platform available to all staff.
Annual salary increases
Staff counselling sessions
Mental Health First Aider
Wellbeing initiatives
Bi-annual performance reviews
Staff Council
Flexible and hybrid working (where applicable)
Team building days
Volunteering days
Staff celebration days
Length of service, birthday and yearly appreciation rewards
Staff Recognition Awards
Healthcare cash plan
Contributory pension scheme
Life assurance
Why work for ACT?
As Wales’s largest Training Provider, ACT is all about people. With a family feel culture we believe our employees are our greatest asset. We’re all extremely passionate about making a positive difference to people’s lives by providing excellent learning programmes and opportunities.
Our Values:
At ACT, we pride ourselves on fostering a culture of respect, fairness, and dignity for all. We believe in creating an inclusive environment where every individual feel valued and empowered to thrive.
FREDIE has been central to promoting and recognising exceptional commitment to equality and diversity. FREDIE stands for Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion, and Engagement, and these values are at the heart of ALS’ philosophy, shaping our approach to both staff and learners
Diversity statement
ACT is dedicated to fair and safe recruitment practices, ensuring equality for all applicants and staff. We do not discriminate based on gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age. Our questioning and collating of information are intended to help us maintain equal opportunities best practice and identify barriers to workforce equality and diversity. The information collated from you will not be used in any decision affecting you.
We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process, please contact the email address in the ‘Contact point for applicants’ section.
What next?
The Advert will close 02nd April 2025, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.
Applicants will be notified via email of application process (please check junk or spam folders)
If successful you will be invited to our head office for a face-to-face interview, you will be required to complete a work-based task, such as a microteach, presentation or a written task (full details provided prior to interview).
We’re keen to ensure our hiring process allows you to be at your best, so if you need us to make any adjustments, please just let us know.
Safeguarding
Our organisation is deeply committed to safeguarding the welfare of all learners and staff. We expect all employees to uphold this commitment as part of their role. Please note that the successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Experience of working with challenging, disengaged learners
Minimum of 3 GCSE’s (or equivalent) Grade C or above in Maths & English
Teaching Assistant/teaching qualification (or equivalent)
Ability to communicate effectively to learners, colleagues, manager, parents etc by telephone, writing and in person.
To display ACT values
Excellent IT skills
Team player with ability to work on own initiative
Ability to develop others
Willingness to travel to other School site as and when required to support learners
Creative & Passionate for training/learning
Contract term: Permanent
Hours: 37 hours over 5 days
Location: ACT Schools, Ocean Park House, Cardiff, CF24 5ET
Starting Salary: £27,958 rising to £30,595 per annum
If you would like to work for an organisation that demonstrates outstanding commitment to staff engagement, has gained a place on the Times Best 100 Companies to work for in the UK for the last eight consecutive years and that holds Investors in People Platinum accreditation we would love to hear from you!
About our School:
ACT School is a registered independent school that supports students from the ages of 11-16 years who have been referred to us due to either having been or are at risk of being excluded from mainstream education, who are school phobic or are classed as vulnerable.
We are passionate about ensuring all young people are equipped with the skills they need to become successful adults.
About the role:
ACT Schools prides itself on its values and ensures the best possible support is given to our learners. You will be passionate about ensuring young people are equipped to become successful adults with a wide range of skills and abilities.
We are looking for a positive, caring individual who is keen to support learners who encounter challenging behaviours within ACT Schools. The successful applicant will be enthusiastic and patient and will have a full understanding of behavioural, emotional and social difficulties (BESD).
As an employee at our registered independent school for young people aged 11-16, you will be expected to develop and deliver the school’s offer of additional learning provision. Working collaboratively with the School’s Inclusion Officer, teaching staff and HLTA team, you will lead on the development and implementation of effective targeted support to include literacy and numeracy interventions, reading support and develop effective strategies for groups and individual learners.
The role is split across our school sites (Cardiff & Hadfield Road) reporting to the Inclusion Manager.
By joining ACT, you will have access to a wide range of training opportunities to enhance your Professional Development Plan.
Apply now and be part of our team dedicated to shaping future talent!
What we need from you:
Experience of working with challenging, disengaged learners
Minimum of 3 GCSE’s (or equivalent) Grade C or above in Maths & English
Teaching Assistant/teaching qualification (or equivalent)
Ability to communicate effectively to learners, colleagues, manager, parents etc by telephone, writing and in person.
To display ACT values
Excellent IT skills
Team player with ability to work on own initiative
Ability to develop others
Willingness to travel to other School site as and when required to support learners
Creative & Passionate for training/learning
What you get in return:
Generous holiday package (up to 45 days per year)
Excellent professional development opportunities.
E-learning platform available to all staff.
Annual salary increases
Staff counselling sessions
Mental Health First Aider
Wellbeing initiatives
Bi-annual performance reviews
Staff Council
Flexible and hybrid working (where applicable)
Team building days
Volunteering days
Staff celebration days
Length of service, birthday and yearly appreciation rewards
Staff Recognition Awards
Healthcare cash plan
Contributory pension scheme
Life assurance
Why work for ACT?
As Wales’s largest Training Provider, ACT is all about people. With a family feel culture we believe our employees are our greatest asset. We’re all extremely passionate about making a positive difference to people’s lives by providing excellent learning programmes and opportunities.
Our Values:
At ACT, we pride ourselves on fostering a culture of respect, fairness, and dignity for all. We believe in creating an inclusive environment where every individual feel valued and empowered to thrive.
FREDIE has been central to promoting and recognising exceptional commitment to equality and diversity. FREDIE stands for Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion, and Engagement, and these values are at the heart of ALS’ philosophy, shaping our approach to both staff and learners
Diversity statement
ACT is dedicated to fair and safe recruitment practices, ensuring equality for all applicants and staff. We do not discriminate based on gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age. Our questioning and collating of information are intended to help us maintain equal opportunities best practice and identify barriers to workforce equality and diversity. The information collated from you will not be used in any decision affecting you.
We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process, please contact the email address in the ‘Contact point for applicants’ section.
What next?
The Advert will close 02nd April 2025, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.
Applicants will be notified via email of application process (please check junk or spam folders)
If successful you will be invited to our head office for a face-to-face interview, you will be required to complete a work-based task, such as a microteach, presentation or a written task (full details provided prior to interview).
We’re keen to ensure our hiring process allows you to be at your best, so if you need us to make any adjustments, please just let us know.
Safeguarding
Our organisation is deeply committed to safeguarding the welfare of all learners and staff. We expect all employees to uphold this commitment as part of their role. Please note that the successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Experience of working with challenging, disengaged learners
Minimum of 3 GCSE’s (or equivalent) Grade C or above in Maths & English
Teaching Assistant/teaching qualification (or equivalent)
Ability to communicate effectively to learners, colleagues, manager, parents etc by telephone, writing and in person.
To display ACT values
Excellent IT skills
Team player with ability to work on own initiative
Ability to develop others
Willingness to travel to other School site as and when required to support learners
Creative & Passionate for training/learning