Job Description
Summary:
Inclusion Support Worker needed at a school committed to student success and wellbeing.
About the School:
The school is dedicated to raising achievement and enabling students to reach their full potential through a personalised and engaging curriculum. It provides a supportive environment that helps students overcome barriers to learning and prepare for future transitions.
The Opportunity:
As an Inclusion Support Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting students with special educational needs. You will help remove barriers to learning, promote positive engagement, and ensure students feel safe, supported, and ready to learn. This is a key role in fostering inclusion and improving student outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Promote positive engagement and support pupils’ social, emotional and behavioural development
- Provide targeted onsite support during periods of dysregulation using the TIP approach
- Work in partnership with the Site Lead to strengthen links between home, school and external agencies
- Support the coordination, monitoring and evaluation of pastoral and therapeutic interventions
- Attend Inclusion meetings and complete follow-up actions
- Take appropriate action to tackle disaffection and promote good attendance
- Support Attendance processes, including first-day calling and monitoring attendance patterns
- Maintain accurate records and produce reports in line with safeguarding and school policies
- Build strong relationships with parents and carers to promote effective home–school partnerships
- Conduct home visits in accordance with school policy where appropriate
- Liaise with parents regarding medical or dietary needs and ensure accurate recording
- Support pupils who are unwell and accompany them to hospital if required
Qualifications & Skills:
Required
- Experience working with young people with Autism Spectrum Disorder and/or challenging behaviour
- A good understanding of statutory safeguarding and child protection requirements
- Demonstrated experience of effective recording and reporting in line with safeguarding and school policies
- A proactive, resilient and solution-focused approach
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with pupils, families and professionals
- A full UK Driving Licence
Preferred
- Experience with therapeutic interventions or pastoral support strategies
- Knowledge of the TIP approach or similar frameworks
- Experience in attendance improvement or behaviour support initiatives
- Experience in working within a multi-disciplinary team
Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive salary and permanent contract
- Access to a flexible benefits platform including health, wellbeing and insurance options
- Mental health support and physical health checks
- Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
- Life assurance and family growth support including enhanced maternity/paternity leave