Inclusion Support Assistant Hazel Wood Posted - Expires

Job Advert Summary Inclusion Support Assistant (SEND)

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Inclusion Support Assistant to provide tailored support to students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). This role involves working across a specific area of need such as SEMH and sensory, communication and interaction, or cognition and learning, ensuring that every pupil is supported to achieve their full potential both academically and personally.

Working closely with the SENDCo, wider inclusion team, families and external professionals, the successful candidate will deliver targeted interventions and small‑group support, as well as assist within the classroom to promote inclusive learning. You will play a key role in adapting resources, supporting personalised learning plans and helping to remove barriers to learning while fostering students’ confidence, independence and wellbeing.

The role also includes monitoring and recording student progress, supporting the delivery of specialist interventions and contributing to the development of inclusive practice across the school. A strong emphasis is placed on building positive relationships, promoting effective behaviour strategies and ensuring students feel supported and engaged in all aspects of school life.

This is a collaborative and varied role requiring excellent communication skills, a proactive approach and a commitment to safeguarding, equality and inclusion. The postholder will also take part in training and professional development, contribute to wider school activities and support the overall ethos and values of the school.

At Oak Learning Partnership you’ll find yourself in a vibrant, inclusive and supportive environment, where everyone can grow, progress and achieve a fulfilling career. We offer a range of rewards and benefits, challenging and interesting work and opportunities to achieve your potential.

• Excellent Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
• Enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution
• A strong and caring ethos among staff and students
• Networking opportunities across our trust
• Salary sacrifices cycle to work scheme
• Healthcare plan through Medicash; a health cash plan provides cashback towards everyday healthcare bills, with 24/7 employee assistance programme providing emotional, financial and legal support to you and your family
• Health and wellbeing through Medicash with access to a 24/7 telephone support service and face‑to‑face counselling service

Oak Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in their care and expects everybody working for the organisation to share this commitment. To this end any offer of employment will be subject to safer recruitment checks and clearances.

Our trust is cross phase and consists of primary, special and secondary schools. We have a vision to transform lives through a highly inclusive approach.

Inclusion is at the heart of our trust.