Gateway Primary Free School: Inclusion Advocate
The Gateway Primary Free School, Grays, Essex, RM16 4LU23 days remaining to apply
Start date details
ASAP
Closing date
15 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
12 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Actual Pro Rata Salary £21,876 - £24,044
Gateway Primary Free School: Inclusion Advocate job summary
Inclusion Advocate
GLC Academy: Gateway Primary Free School
Salary: GLC Point 12 £24,947 - P16 £27,419 FTE [Actual Pro Rata Salary £21,876 - £24,044]
Working Pattern: 37 hours per week, Term time plus 5 days holiday working
Contract: Permanent
Start Date: ASAP
Closing Date: 15 May 2026 at Midday.
The Gateway Primary Free School is part of the Gateway Learning Community [GLC] which is a partnership of one secondary academy and four primary academies located within Tilbury and Chadwell St Mary in the borough of Thurrock, to the east of London. We are a vibrant, innovative and highly successful organisation: the place of choice to work and learn. Across the 5 academies of the GLC, we celebrate differences and pledge that everyone enjoys an equality of opportunity and is not discriminated against in any way.
The Gateway Primary Free School is part of the Gateway Learning Community [GLC] which is a partnership of one secondary academy and four primary academies located within Tilbury and Chadwell St Mary in the borough of Thurrock, to the east of London. We are a vibrant, innovative and highly successful organisation: the place of choice to work and learn. Across the 5 academies of the GLC, we celebrate differences and pledge that everyone enjoys an equality of opportunity and is not discriminated against in any way.
As an Inclusion Advocate, you will work at the heart of our school to identify and support the individual needs of our SEND students, through a collaborative approach with senior leaders and teaching staff. You will work closely with the Inclusion Lead and SENDCo to ensure consistency in support strategies for our learners. You will act as a bridge between teaching staff, parents, and pupils, providing the practical and emotional support necessary for students to hit their academic targets and develop lifelong independence.
Key Responsibilities
- Targeted Support: Deliver learning activities to small groups and individuals, adjusting tasks to meet specific learning outcomes. Provide pre and post assessment on small group work to ensure progress is evident for each pupil.
- Collaborative Planning: Work with teachers to assist in developing Pastoral Support Plans and Regulation Plans. Collaborate through “Solution Circle” meetings.
- Mentorship: Maintain daily contact with assigned pupils to encourage positive attitudes, social skills, and self-reliance.
- Partnership: Engage effectively with families and external practitioners to deliver holistic support for children. Work with external practitioners such as Education Psychologists SEMH outreach, to develop support strategies to use within the school environment.
We are looking for a candidate who possesses:
- Experience: Previous experience working within a primary school setting and have previously supported learners with SEND, particularly those with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
- Qualifications: GCSEs/O-Levels and a relevant Level 2 qualification (Level 3 is desirable).
- Skills: A clear understanding of how to provide outstanding learning support, manage behaviour effectively, and use ICT effectively.
- Knowledge: A thorough understanding of Child Protection and Safeguarding legislation, and SEND Code of Practice.
- Qualities: High-level communication skills and the ability to inspire and motivate others
Watch our video for an insight into our academy:https://youtu.be/mKl4MgwJUmA
You can read our latest Ofsted Report here: http:https://www.theglc.org.uk/page/?title=Ofsted+Reports&pid=21
Additional Benefits for Working for the GLC:
Staff well-being programme: Including access to Westfield Health Insurance
Salary Sacrifice Schemes including Cycle to work Scheme
Long service awards after: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 and years of service
State of the art facilities and access to high quality resources to support learning
A paid 'My Day' each year
Excellent career development and training
2 week October half term break
A supportive central team [reprographics, ICT, HR, Finance] which enables teachers to focus on teaching
Paid opportunities to teach during school holiday clubs
Subsidised holiday provision for children of staff
GLC Staff Nursery [Competitive rates and term time only]
The GLC embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered
We warmly welcome applicants who are interested in this position to visit our school prior to making an application. Please contact Elisha.Ryan@theglc.org.uk to arrange a visit.
If you would like to apply for this position, please complete an online application form
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About The Gateway Primary Free School
- School type
- Free School, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 439 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Gateway Primary Free School website
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