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Permanent Inclusion Support Worker

Hunslet Moor Primary School, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS11 5EL

This job expired on 17 March 2025 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  April 2025

• Closing date

  17 March 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  26 February 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time (Can be done as a job share): 37 hours per week Monday to Friday term time only.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: B1/B3 pt 4-11

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for an enthusiastic, skilled and highly motivated colleague to significantly contribute to the work of our Inclusion team in the role of Inclusion Support Workers. We welcome applications from candidates who have current experience of developing provision and practice in supporting pupils with additional SEND needs, including children with cognition and learning, communication and interaction and/or pupils with sensory and complex SEND needs. We are looking for candidates who would relish the opportunity to make a real difference to the children and families that Hunslet Moor serves.

Working under the direction of the Senior Leader for inclusion and class teachers, you will be accountable for the impact of provision, putting the child at the heart of your practice. You will support pupils accessing learning in the classroom and also lead the personalised provision of individual pupils in line with their SEND support plans; facilitating individual and group work; alongside developing strong working partnerships with colleagues, parents and other agencies. You will be responsive to children’s individual needs, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability. This may include being a child’s keyworker and/or supporting the provision of a group of learners or whole class support across the primary age range. As an inclusion worker, you will also play a significant role in driving our inclusion agenda, for example, engaging and re-engaging children in school including children who face multiple barriers in engaging in school and facilitating personalised provision for learners. Supporting and nurturing parental links is fundamental to this role and it would be expected that you work towards achieving expectations as outlined in the SEND code of practice 2014.

We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate:

• a professional, committed, conscientious and hard-working approach;
• a genuine desire and passion to improve outcomes for the pupils of Hunslet Moor recognising that the position of Inclusion Support Worker is integral to the work of our inclusion team in achieving this;
• an understanding of how children learn most effectively, including those with special educational needs in cognition and learning, communication and interaction and/or pupils with sensory and complex SEND needs;
• experience of successfully improving outcomes for SEND learners;
• experience of contributing to and role modelling practice and approaches that supports all learners to access inclusive classrooms;
• the ability to follow direction from others but also use their initiative;
• experience (or the desire to develop skills) in intensive interaction strategies such as PECs
• the confidence to challenge behaviours in a caring and patient manner;
• the ability to engage and build positive and professional relationships with parents and carers;
• a commitment to high standards of behaviour, engagement in learning and pupil achievement and progress;
• excellent literacy, numeracy and communication skills;
• the ability to work flexibly, including working across the primary age range;
• a sustained commitment to their professional development;
• experience in developing language and communication skills

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

• creative and encouraging colleagues who actively promote the vision and aims of the school
• excellent professional development, training and the opportunity to further your knowledge and skills
• the opportunity toplay a significant part indrivingthe agenda of inclusion through personalised provision and inclusive classroom practice
• enthusiastic and engaging children who are proud of their school
• supportive parents, strong community links and an active and committed governing body

Commitment to safeguarding

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

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Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Inclusion Support Role February 2025.pdf - 534 KB (opens in new tab)

Inclusion Support Worker Job Description June 2024.pdf - 463 KB (opens in new tab)

About Hunslet Moor Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 458 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Hunslet Moor Primary School website
• Email address: Recruitment@hunsletmoor.co.uk
• Phone number: 0113 271 7257
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/hunslet-moor-primary-school

Hunslet Moor Primary School is located a short distance from Leeds city centre and draws from a unique and culturally diverse community. Many of our families face multiple barriers which have the potential to adversely impact. Staff at Hunslet Moor are committed to going the ‘extra’ mile in working with our parents, children and numerous agencies/ partnerships in order make a difference to the lives of our children and families.

Arranging a visit to Hunslet Moor Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email Recruitment@hunsletmoor.co.uk.

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