Intervention Tutor

Location: Heathfield

Get Paid for Five Days… but Only Work Four!

Job Title:

Intervention Tutor

Location:

The Greater Horseshoe School, Heathfield, TQ12 6RH

Salary:
From £25,000.00 per annum (depending on qualifications and experience, not pro rata)

Hours:

40.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday
Rota:
Monday–Friday 8:30am–4:40pm | Tuesday 8:30am–5:00pm (training)

Contract:

Permanent | Term Time Only
Start:
March 2026

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

At Outcomes First Group, we put wellbeing first. That’s why we’re proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4

DWW) trial, where you work 80% of your hours for 100% of your pay*. Many of our schools have already adopted the 4

DWW, with others preparing to introduce it once fully staffed—making now a great time to join #team

OFG.

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Intervention Tutor to provide targeted support for students’ literacy, numeracy, and additional learning needs. This role focuses on delivering effective, tailored intervention programmes to help students achieve their full potential, supporting their academic progress and personal development. The Intervention Tutor will work closely with teaching staff, SEN teams, and other key professionals to ensure interventions are relevant, engaging, and impactful.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver one-to-one and small group intervention sessions in literacy, numeracy, and other identified areas of need

Plan and deliver differentiated lessons tailored to individual student needs, including embedding interventions within broader subject lessons when required

Assess and monitor student progress, using data to inform next steps and ensure effective learning outcomes

Contribute to the development, implementation, and review of support plans, EHCP targets, and other SEN documentation

Work collaboratively with teachers, SEN staff, and other professionals to ensure a coherent and coordinated approach to intervention

Facilitate learning experiences that enable students to achieve their full potential and raise standards of attainment

Support colleagues in enhancing teaching practice, particularly in the delivery of literacy interventions

Participate in operational planning, including monitoring student progress and providing input to reports, reviews, and strategic planning initiatives

This role is ideal for a proactive, patient, and adaptable educator who is passionate about helping students overcome learning barriers and achieve meaningful progress.

About You

You will have:

Relevant teaching qualification

Ability to work as part of a team

About Us

The Greater Horseshoe School is an independent special school near Newton Abbot in Devon, providing education for young people with complex needs. Set in a peaceful woodland environment and supported by a nearby care farm, we combine academic and vocational programmes with outdoor learning and therapeutic approaches tailored to each pupil’s individual strengths and needs. Our experienced staff work closely with every young person to remove barriers to learning, foster personal and social development, and create a caring, inclusive environment that enables pupils to achieve positive outcomes and build the skills, confidence, and resilience needed for their future.

Acorn Education offers rewarding careers and meaningful challenges while making a real difference in young people’s lives. As a leading UK provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs, and part of Outcomes First Group, we deliver innovative, evidence-based approaches that support measurable progress and lasting impact.

We are really proud to say that in 2025, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.

Why Join Us?

Life Assurance

Pension scheme with options to increase contributions

“Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks

Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:

Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits

Hundreds of UK and international discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Critical illness cover

Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave…