Pastoral & Intervention Coordinator

About the Role

The Trustees are looking to recruit to the post of Pastoral and Intervention Coordinator (NJC points 31‑34). This is a full‑time permanent position at Thomas Ashton School (Lower), Lumb Lane, Audenshaw, M34 5SF
. The post commences ASAP and is 36 hours 40 minutes per week, 200 days per year. The role involves leading a wider pastoral team, coordinating intervention across the school, and contributing to a long‑term legacy that will change lives for years to come.

• Help shape and refine our spaces to create bespoke environments for meaningful intervention
• Design and manage a personalised intervention system that clearly demonstrates impact
• Coach, guide and model outstanding practice for colleagues
• Influence whole‑school strategy across a growing SEMH provision
• Build spaces and relationships where children feel safe, valued and believed in

• Believes deeply in the power of relationships
• Leads with warmth, consistency and unconditional positive regard
• Understands child development, attachment and SEMH
• Can stay calm while supporting pupils through dysregulation
• Wants to help shape a new provision at its very beginning
• Can upskill staff to deliver high‑quality provisions
• Has the resilience to persevere and the heart to connect

• Supportive and values‑led culture
• Generous pension scheme
• High‑quality continuing professional development (CPD) through the dedicated Everyone Learning Team, Hospital Saturday Fund (HSF), HSF Assist and Perk Box Trust
• TOIL Scheme for all staff

This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references will be sought prior to interview and proof of right to work in the UK. It will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The post will also be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996.

We commit to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; applicants must have a commitment to safeguarding young people.

We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

Salary: NJC points 31‑34 (£41,771 – £45,091 FTE, pro‑rata to hours/weeks worked). Allowance: SEN allowance £1,539 per annum. Status:
Permanent. Commencing: ASAP. Closing date:
Tuesday 10 th March 2026 rtlisting:
Tuesday 10 th March 2026. Interviews:
Thursday 12 th March 2026.

For visits or further information, please contact:
David Butterworth, Headteacher –
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