Inclusion Support Assistant

Inclusion Support Assistant

We are looking for a dedicated Inclusion Support Assistant to help children engage with an alternative curriculum and develop essential life skills.

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? Do you have the skills and empathy to support children who may face challenges in their learning journey?

At Sense Education, we are committed to supporting students with a wide range of needs, including Autism, SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health), Pica, Epilepsy, and ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder). This is your chance to make a lasting impact, enabling all pupils to engage fully in their education and thrive in a nurturing environment.

The Role

As an Inclusion Support Assistant, your primary responsibility will be to support students on a one-to-one basis and in small groups, helping them to engage with the curriculum in ways that meet their unique needs. You will work closely with teachers and other professionals to provide tailored support, enabling pupils to gain life skills and confidence as they navigate their learning journey.

Your role will include:

Assisting with the delivery of an alternative curriculum that is engaging and suited to each student’s needs
Supporting students with Autism, SEMH, Pica, Epilepsy, ARFID, and other SEND
Promoting independence, social development, and emotional well-being
Working alongside teachers to create a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment
Helping students to develop essential life skills, both inside and outside the classroom
Providing encouragement, praise, and support to help build confidence and motivation

The Ideal Person and Skills/Education Needed

We are looking for an enthusiastic and patient individual who is passionate about working with children with SEND. The ideal candidate will have:

A relevant qualification in care, health and social care, education, or a similar field (minimum Level 2 qualification)
Experience or a strong interest in supporting children with SEND, particularly those with Autism, communication needs, SEMH, Pica, Epilepsy, or ARFID
A compassionate and adaptable approach to working with children, understanding their needs and encouraging their independence
Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with staff, students, and families
A positive and proactive attitude to problem-solving and supporting children in a variety of learning situations

The School

The school provides a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for children with a variety of additional needs. Based in Whitehaven, the school offers a calm, nurturing atmosphere where each child is treated as an individual, and their strengths and needs are recognised and supported. The aim is to enable every pupil to access education in a way that is meaningful to them and empowers them to achieve their potential. Through a combination of personalised teaching and a focus on life skills, students are given the tools they need to succeed and thrive, both academically and socially.

Hours

The hours for this role are 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday to Friday. We welcome both full-time and part-time applications, allowing you flexibility depending on your availability.

The Benefits

Competitive salary
Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
A supportive, inclusive, and collaborative working environment
The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children with SEND
Access to a network of professionals working in SEND education

If you’re ready to join a dedicated team and make a difference in the lives of children with SEND, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to help our pupils engage, learn, and thrive.

Safeguarding children is an integral part of what we do and we have a stringent safer recruitment process. We undertake checks on all the candidates we work with. As such, we require a current Enhanced DBS Disclosure for everyone working in Schools. If you do not have a subscription to the DBS Update Service, you may be required to complete a new DBS application as part of the registration process. If you take a temporary role with Sense Education, you will be paid on a weekly basis. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position but long term. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available.

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