Modern Languages Intervention Assistant - Downlands Community School

About the Role

ROLE SPECIFICATION

Job Title: Languages Intervention Assistant

Salary: Grade 5 SCP 7 - SCP 8

Starting Salary: £7,212.79 to £7,327.80 (incremental progression)

Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only

Hours: 24 hours a fortnight – Timetable to be discussed at Interview

Reporting to: Head of Modern Languages

Start Date: ASAP

Join Our Team at Downlands Community School

Downlands Community School is a thriving, inclusive, and ambitious school committed to providing transformative opportunities that take all pupils beyond their lived experience. We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Languages Intervention Assistant to join our Languages Department.

Purpose of the Role:
The Languages Intervention Assistant will provide in class support and Intervention for students. Lead small group support and Intervention. They will also assist with administrative and planning tasks as required.

Further information about the role can be found on our website: https://www.downlands.w-sussex.sch.uk/join-us/vacancies/

Further Information

Downlands Community School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.

Safeguarding Statement
Downlands Community School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and other relevant pre-employment checks, including satisfactory references.

Shortlisted applicants will also be subject to an online search. This is not part of the shortlisting process, and candidates will have the opportunity to discuss any concerns identified during the search at interview.

How to Apply

Applications should be made using the West Sussex application form, available to download from the school website under the "Vacancies" section: https://www.downlands.w-sussex.sch.uk/join-us/vacancies/

Completed applications should be addressed to: Mr M Ashdown, Headteacher and emailed to recruitment@downlands.org

Closing Date 9:00am on Wednesday 30th September 2026

Interviews to be held week commencing 5th October 2026

Please note that references may be requested prior to interview unless applicants indicate on their application form that they do not wish referees to be contacted at that stage.

Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please feel free to contact us.

NOTE TO CANDIDATES - Please do not select the ‘Apply online’ button as the School processes your applications directly rather than through this site.​

The reference number for this role is SCHO03068.