Pupil Inclusion Coordinator

The Parkside School, Norwich, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 3JA

20 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  12 October 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  22 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time, full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £15.57 - £16.61 Hourly ● Grade: Scale F (Norfolk Support Staff Pay Scales) ● Hourly Rate: £15.5617 – £16.6101 per hour ● FTE Salary: £30,023 – £32,046 per annum

Pupil Inclusion Coordinator job summary

Pupil Inclusion Coordinator

Job Description & Person Specification

Job Title: Pupil Inclusion Coordinator

Grade: Scale F (Norfolk Support Staff Pay Scales)

Hourly Rate: £15.5617 - £16.6101 per hour

FTE Salary: £30,023 - £32,046 per annum

Responsible To: Headteacher / Assistant Headteacher (Inclusion & Safeguarding)

Main Purpose of the Role

To champion inclusion, attendance, and welfare across the school by serving as a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), supporting pupil attendance, and coordinating targeted support for pupils and their families. The postholder will oversee referrals to external mental health and social care agencies, perform regular monitoring and quality assurance checks on Alternative Provisions, conduct home visits, and actively engage pupils who are at risk of persistent absence or emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA) and support young carers within the school.

Key Responsibilities & Duties1. Safeguarding & Child Protection (Designated Safeguarding Lead)

Act as a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) and Norfolk Safeguarding Children Partnership guidelines.

Respond promptly to child protection concerns, manage detailed record-keeping via safeguarding systems (e.g., CPOMS), and contribute to multi-agency meetings (Child in Need, Child Protection, Team Around the Family)

Act as a key contact for children’s services, police, and healthcare professionals to ensure joined-up support for vulnerable pupils.

2. Attendance & Re-engagement

Monitor, track, and analyze pupil attendance data to identify early patterns of absence or persistent absenteeism.

Formulate and implement individualized attendance plans for pupils facing barriers to attending school, particularly those experiencing emotionally based school avoidance or complex SEND-related challenges.

Carry out regular, planned home visits to build trust with families, assess pupil well-being, and support reintegration into school.

3. Mental Health, Family Support & External Referrals

Lead and process referrals to external agencies, including Early Help, CAMHS/NSFT, Family Support, and specialist local SEND/mental health organizations.

Work collaboratively with families to overcome barriers to learning, providing practical advice, signposting services, and delivering compassionate relational support.

Support pupils with wider barriers to learning such as being a young carer, refugee etc.

4. Alternative Provision (AP) Oversight & Quality Assurance

Maintain regular monitoring schedules and conduct on-site check-ins for pupils placed in off-site or Alternative Provisions.

Verify pupil attendance, safety, progression, and physical/emotional well-being at AP settings.

Ensure all AP providers adhere to the school’s stringent safeguarding standards, risk assessment protocols, and quality assurance frameworks.

5. General Responsibilities

Maintain clear, accurate, and confidential records in accordance with GDPR and school policy.

Engage in continuous professional development (CPD), including required DSL training and specialist SEND/attendance modules.

Promote the ethos, vision, and values of The Parkside School at all times, prioritizing pupil dignity, communication, and independence.

Person Specification

Category

Essential Criteria

Desirable Criteria

Qualifications

Level 2 or above qualification (or equivalent) in Education, Social Care, Childcare, or relevant discipline.

GCSE Grade C/4 or above in English and Maths (or equivalent).

Recognized Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) training certificate.

Qualifications in Mental Health First Aid or Relational/Trauma-Informed Practice.

Experience

Substantial experience working with children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), complex behaviors, or SEMH.

Proven experience handling safeguarding concerns and participating in multi-agency working.

Experience conducting family support work or home visits.

Experience managing attendance or addressing Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA).

Experience reviewing or quality-assuring Alternative Provision placements.

Knowledge & Understanding

Strong understanding of current statutory guidance (KCSIE, Working Together to Safeguard Children).

Knowledge of local authority Early Help pathways and social care structures in Norfolk.

Understanding of the social, emotional, and communication barriers facing pupils with significant learning disabilities.

Familiarity with CPOMS or similar safeguarding software.

Knowledge of trauma-informed approaches and relational behavior management.

Skills & Attributes

Exceptional interpersonal and active listening skills.

Excellent organizational and case-management skills with meticulous attention to record-keeping.

Ability to maintain calm, professional boundaries in high-stress situations.

Must hold a full UK driving license and have access to a vehicle for business use.

Mediation and conflict resolution skills.

Pupil Inclusion Coordinator

Salary: Grade Scale F (£15.5617 - £16.6101 per hour / £30,023 - £32,046 per annum FTE)
Contract: Term Time + 1 Week | Full-Time / Part-Time Options Available

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ABOUT OUR SCHOOL
Located in the heart of Norwich, The Parkside School is an outstanding specialist school dedicated to pupils with significant learning disabilities and complex needs.
We champion high, individualised expectations and focus on teaching independence, communication, and self-regulation to help our young people become confident citizens.

THE ROLE
We are seeking an empathetic, resilient, and highly organised Pupil Inclusion Coordinator to play a critical role in our safeguarding and pastoral team.

Key Responsibilities:
Safeguarding Leadership: Act as a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), managing pupil welfare and participating in multi-agency casework.
Attendance & Re-engagement: Track attendance patterns, conduct supportive home visits, and create tailored plans for pupils facing barriers to attendance including young carers and refugee status.
Mental Health & Family Support: Coordinate referrals to CAMHS, Early Help, and local specialist organisations.
Alternative Provision Quality Assurance: Carry out routine check-ins and quality checks for pupils attending off-site Alternative Provisions.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
✔ Proven experience or willingness to work with children and young people with SEND or SEMH needs.
✔ Strong working knowledge of safeguarding statutory guidance.
✔ Excellent communication skills and the ability to build trust with families.
✔ Full UK driving license and access to a vehicle for home and AP visits.


Closing Date: Monday 12th October 2026
Interview Date: Friday 16th October 2026

The Parkside School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references are required for this post.

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 The Parkside School, Norwich

• Organisation type: Special school, ages 7 to 18
• Size: 199 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: The Parkside School, Norwich website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-parkside-school-norwich

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