Inclusion Support Assistant

Sherbrook Primary School, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS11 5SA

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  18 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  2 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £18,902.52 - £19,203.12 Annually (Actual) Grade 4 SCP 6-7. This is a term time only role.

Inclusion Support Assistant job summary

Inclusion Support Assistant

30 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:45am - 3:15pm Term time only (39.2 weeks per year) Permanent position required as soon as possible

Are you passionate about making a difference to the lives of children with special educational needs and disabilities?

Sherbrook Primary School is seeking to appoint a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Inclusion Support Assistant to join our highly skilled and supportive team. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a specialist setting where every day brings new rewards and where you can make a genuine difference to the lives of our pupils.

At Sherbrook, we are proud of our nurturing and inclusive environment. We work with children with a wide range of learning needs and are committed to providing engaging, meaningful and personalised learning experiences that enable every child to thrive.

We are looking for someone who:

• Can effectively support the delivery and assessment of an individualised curriculum.
• Is able to meet the educational, physical, social and emotional needs of pupils.
• Can support pupils' learning, independence and wellbeing both in and beyond the classroom.
• Is committed to ensuring the safety, welfare and positive development of all children.
• Communicates effectively with colleagues, parents and external agencies.
• Works positively as part of a team and is willing to contribute to the wider life of the school.
• Has patience, resilience, enthusiasm and a genuine commitment to supporting children with SEND.

In return, Sherbrook can offer:

• The opportunity to be part of a highly regarded specialist setting with high aspirations for every pupil.
• Wonderful children who are at the heart of everything we do.
• A friendly, welcoming and supportive staff team.
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing and professional development.
• Opportunities to learn from experienced colleagues and develop specialist SEND knowledge and skills.
• A rewarding role where your contribution will make a real and lasting impact.

For more information about our school, please visit: www.sherbrook.staffs.sch.uk

Visits to the School

We warmly welcome and strongly encourage prospective applicants to visit Sherbrook Primary School to learn more about our provision and meet our dedicated team.

A school visit is a prerequisite for this post.

To book a visit, please contact the school office on 01543 227230 or email info@sherbrook.mhat.org.uk.

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 Sherbrook Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Size: 135 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Sherbrook Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/sherbrook-primary-school-cannock

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