Inclusion Support Assistant

Plantsbrook School, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B72 1RB

21 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  24 March 2025 at 10am

• Date listed

  3 March 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £26,409.00 - £32,654.00 Annually (FTE) Actual Salary: £23,189 - £28,673

Inclusion Support Assistant job summary

Inclusion Support Assistant

Salary: Grade 3 £26,409 - £32,654 per annum (Pro Rata: £23,189 - £28,673)
Contract: Full-time, term-time (36.5 hours per week)
Hours: Monday - Thursday (8:00 am - 4:00 pm), Friday (8:15 am - 3:15 pm)
Location: Plantsbrook School, Broadleaf Partnership Trust
Closing Date: 10am, Monday 24 March 2025
Interview Date: Friday 28 March 2025

About the Role

Are you passionate about making a difference in students' lives? Do you have a strong commitment to inclusion, pastoral care, and behaviour support? If so, we invite you to apply for the role of Inclusion Support Assistant at Plantsbrook School.

As an Inclusion Support Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting students with their personal development, behaviour management, and academic progress. Working closely with the Inclusion Team, Achievement Coordinators, SENDCo, and Senior Leadership Team, you will help create a positive and inclusive learning environment for all students.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality pastoral care and behaviour support to students.

• Support the implementation of personal development and behaviour management strategies.

• Assist in delivering preventative interventions to support students' emotional and social well-being.

• Work collaboratively with staff to address barriers to learning for students with additional needs.

• Monitor attendance, behaviour, and achievement data, supporting Year Teams in taking appropriate action.

• Maintain strong communication with parents/carers to ensure effective support systems.

• Be a visible and professional presence around the school, modelling positive behaviour.

• Assist in investigating behaviour incidents and liaising with relevant stakeholders.

• Support the administration and coordination of attendance, behaviour, and personal development systems.

• Contribute to SEND provision and evaluation of intervention strategies.

• Undertake training to support students with SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) needs, sensory impairments, and physical/mental health needs.

What We Are Looking For

We are seeking a motivated and empathetic individual with:

• A strong understanding of behaviour management and personal development strategies.

• Experience supporting students with additional needs, including SEND, SEMH, and behavioural challenges.

• The ability to work effectively within a team and independently.

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with students, staff, and parents/carers.

• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

• A willingness to undertake First Aid and Mental Health training.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a dedicated and supportive Inclusion Team.

• Work in a school that values diversity, inclusion, and student well-being.

• Access ongoing professional development and training opportunities.

• Make a real difference in the lives of students who need additional support.

Additional Information

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016); therefore, the ability to speak fluent English is essential.

The successful candidate will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Having a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining the position.

Broadleaf Partnership Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your application by 10am on Monday 24 March 2025. Interviews will take place on Friday 28 March 2025.

Join us in shaping a supportive and inclusive school environment where every student can thrive!

Commitment to safeguarding

Please note successful candidates for all Broadleaf Partnership Trust vacancies will be requested to apply for Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service, although a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining the position.

Broadleaf Partnership Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

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Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About Plantsbrook School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1553 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Plantsbrook School website (opens in new tab)
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