Inclusion Assistant

Two Gates Primary School, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B77 1EN

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  1 July 2026 at 12am (midnight)

• Date listed

  17 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,989 – £27,254 full time equivalent. Actual salary £19,987.29 – 20,960.17 per annum

Inclusion Assistant job summary

Two Gates Primary School are seeking an enthusiastic and caring Inclusion Assistant to work with a child in our current Y3 class who has additional needs. The successful candidate will work under the guidance of the SENDCO and class teacher to implement EHCP recommendations and approaches. Whilst you will assist the teacher in the preparation of lessons and resources, the child will be at the heart of your work. You must be able to demonstrate that you understand the importance of educating the whole child, you are committed to supporting individuals to reach their full potential and are prepared to put their needs first.

This is a role that will make a significant difference to the child’s experience of school, their educational opportunities and progress. This position will ultimately be rewarding and allow you to develop your skills and understanding of how best to support children with additional needs to achieve their full potential.

Key responsibilities

Provide pastoral support and assist with personal, health, and welfare needs.

Deliver structured learning support and help implement EHCs, behaviour, and mentoring plans.

Encourage engagement, social interaction, and participation in activities.

Ensure pupil safety and accompany staff on trips and off-site activities.

Assist with planning, delivering, and monitoring learning activities.

Support the development and implementation of Individual Education/Behaviour Plans (EHCs).

Help maintain classroom discipline and provide feedback on pupil progress.

Offer administrative support, prepare resources, and supervise curriculum and extracurricular activities.

What you'll need to succeed

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Empathy, patience, and a genuine interest in supporting pupils’ learning and wellbeing.

Ability to work collaboratively with teaching staff and contribute to a positive school environment.

Experience in supporting pupils with additional needs is desirable

What you'll get in return

We offer a welcoming school community

The opportunity to play an important role in pupils’ wellbeing and development

Development through training and progression opportunities

A competitive salary

An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and employee benefits package

Competitive pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme)

Professional development and wellbeing days

How to apply:

To apply for this role please complete an online application form. Please include a supporting statement outlining how meet the criteria set out in the person specification.

To arrange a visit to the school or for an informal chat about the role, please contact Michelle Render, Office Manager, via email on officetgs@twogates.staffs.sch.uk or telephone 01827 213855.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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.

About Two Gates Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 217 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/two-gates-primary-school

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