Schools Academic Intervention Worker

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ACT Schools, Cardiff 37 hours Perm £30,240 rising to £34,240 05/08/26

Our School

ACT Schools is a registered independent school supporting young people aged 11–16 who are no longer able to access mainstream education. We provide a safe, supportive and inclusive learning environment where learners can rebuild confidence, re-engage with education and develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed for successful futures.

We are passionate about helping every learner reach their potential by delivering high-quality education and pastoral support that places the individual at the heart of everything we do.

About the Role

At ACT, our Behaviour Framework shapes everything we do. We are looking for an Academic Intervention Worker who demonstrates genuine Respect for every learner, communicates with Openness & Honesty, and builds positive relationships through integrity and trust. You will bring Innovation & Creativity to developing effective interventions, motivate and empower learners to overcome barriers, and communicate with Clarity when supporting learners, colleagues and families.

The Schools Academic Intervention Worker will play a key role in supporting the development and delivery of targeted academic interventions within ACT Schools, our registered independent school for young people aged 11–16 who require additional support to overcome barriers to learning.

Working collaboratively with teaching staff, Youth Learning Mentors (YLMs), the Senior Leadership Team and the Additional Learning Needs (ALN) team, you will develop and deliver effective literacy, numeracy and wider learning interventions that support learner progress, confidence and engagement.

You will take a learner-centred and empowering approach, providing personalised support through individual and group interventions, mentoring, monitoring learner progress and adapting strategies to meet individual needs. You will contribute to a positive learning environment where learners feel safe, valued and supported to make progress.

This is a site-based role within ACT Schools, reporting to the Deputy Head of Safeguarding, Pastoral and Attendance. The post holder will be expected to demonstrate Innovation & Creativity in their approach, work collaboratively with colleagues, think proactively to overcome challenges, and consistently model ACT’s Behaviour Framework in all aspects of their work.

What you’ll do:

Deliver targeted literacy, numeracy and learning interventions for individual learners and groups.

Support learners with behavioural, learning and additional learning needs through personalised interventions.

Monitor learner progress and adapt support to meet individual needs.

Work collaboratively with teaching staff, Youth Learning Mentors and the ALN team to improve learner outcomes.

Create a safe, inclusive learning environment that promotes confidence, engagement and positive behaviour.

Mentor learners, supporting their personal development, wellbeing and progression.

Maintain accurate learner records using systems such as Edukey and Arbor.

Report safeguarding concerns and contribute to the wider life of ACT Schools.

Please see the job description for the full list of duties

ACT is committed to promoting the Welsh language for both staff and learners, and whilst it is not considered essential criteria, the ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role.

Why work for ACT?

At ACT, people are at the heart of everything we do. As Wales’s largest training provider, we’re passionate about making a real difference through high-quality learning — and we’re just as committed to supporting our staff to grow, develop and succeed.

We’re proud to be an Investors in People Platinum organisation, accredited for over 25 years, and recognised in the Best Companies 2025 awards as one of the UK’s top employers — ranked 26th Best Large Company to Work For and 5th in Wales.

Our Values:

At ACT, we pride ourselves on fostering a culture of respect, fairness, and dignity for all. We believe in creating an…