Academic Interventions Practitioner in Swindon

Your Role

As an Academic Interventions Practitioner (AIP), this is a fantastic opportunity to enhance your skills and experience as part of the Academic Interventions team. With a passion for delivering interventions, you will be working closely with the teachers and support staff to enhance the promotion and development of academic interventions across the provision.

Churchward School is an innovative special school in Swindon supporting students with social, communication and interaction difficulties find their place in the world. We provide exceptional outcomes for students through a combination of emotional regulation, social interaction and academic progress giving our students the tools they need to take the next steps life, whatever they might be. We provide an opportunity for students to integrate in a mainstream environment whilst supported by specialist staff to develop independence and employability skills as well as continue their academic progress. this will provide the missing link between school and further education for young people with an EHCP not ready to fully transition.

What it's like to work at Churchward:

\"Coming from different settings, I have never felt as supported or valued as a teacher as I do at Churchward. I love working with the staff and students and enjoy coming to work every day. Each day is different, and I like the variety that brings.\"

\"I enjoy working at Churchward School because I like to feel that I and my work colleagues are making a difference to the lives of our students. These are students that now have a place to thrive and mix with others who are in some ways like them, they have a sense of belonging and acceptance. No student is the same but all have the same from staff and that is a caring family.\"

\"Seeing smiling faces, laughs and enjoyment of being at school is a great achievement for the majority of our students. Knowing that we as staff will try our hardest to give them the best education and support to achieve their goals, aspirations and a way to cope in the wider world. It's a great pleasure to work at Churchward and to call this my family.\"

Churchward School is proud to be part of Brunel Academies Trust - a growing educational community with no barriers, only potential. We strive to significantly improve the life chances and outcomes for our CYP within our SEND, CofE and mainstream EPs.

Please see the attached Job Description for full details of the responsibilities and expectations of this role.

Please check the Person Specification for the qualifications that are listed as Essential for this role. You will be required to show these qualifications if you are successful.

Interview

w/c 05 October 2026 or as received

Hours

32.5 per week

Training

It is important to us to ensure you feel valued and supported. Full training appropriate to the role will be provided.

Benefits

Whether through continuous professional development, personal and impartial support, or exciting discounts to enjoy with friends and family, Brunel Academies Trust have a package of excellent benefits which are available to all employees, including:

1. Support on continuous professional development (CPD) opportunities




2. Brunel Perks - exclusive discounts on a range of products and retailers from cinema tickets, food shopping and holidays




3. Carefirst - impartial counselling service in person, by video call or phone as well as a citizen's advice function for advice and support on personal or professional queries




4. Excellent pension scheme




5. Free on-site parking




6. Annual pay progression opportunities




7. Continuous Service date honoured

You are invited and encouraged to visit our setting to explore how unique and inspirational our children and team are. We encourage you to learn more about us through our website, and contact the school office to arrange a visit.

Safeguarding Statement

Brunel Academies Trust is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people (CYP) and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check, references and medical clearance. All references will be obtained prior to interview in line with Safer Recruitment and KCSIE, and further references may be sought as deemed necessary.

Brunel Academies Trust is dedicated to the vision of having a diverse workforce and is committed to building a team that reflects diversity from the communities it serves. We value the contributions of all colleagues from a wide range of backgrounds and actively seek to promote an environment which is free from discrimination and harassment; which at the same time supports fair promotion and cultural acceptance.

Under the provision of the Equality Act 2010, Brunel Academies Trust welcomes applications from everyone and operates a recruitment process that is fair and does not discriminate against or disadvantage anyone because of their age, pronouns preference, disability, gender reassignment status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy, paternity or maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

Qualifications

5 GCSEs including Maths and English (grade 4-9) or equivalent essential

Experience/Knowledge

Experience of working in a team (and independently) essential

Working with young people with a range of challenging behaviours essential

Knowledge & understanding of SEND issues essential

Experience of supporting the emotional regulation and social interaction of students essential

Have an understanding of childhood development programmes such as The Thrive Approach

Previous relevant and successful teaching assistant experience relating to specific learning difficulties, within a special provision

Knowledge and understanding of using a therapeutic approach to engage a range of students

Qualifications

Proficient knowledge in literacy and numeracy essential

Relevant Skills

Essential Digital ICT skills

Safeguarding Information

Safe Guarding Information