Inclusion Assistant

Examples of some key feedback from our existing staff (surveyed January 2026 - 94% response rate):

• 99 % have a positive working relationship with their line manager
• 100% enjoy their working relationship with colleagues
• 98% feel they have the flexibility to decide how to approach their work
• 97% feel supported by their line manager in busy times
• 100% feel they have contributed to the success of our school.
Purpose of the role You'll be working with children and young people with a range of special educational need - helping to identify those who would benefit most from a learning mentor and assist in creating an action plan for each child who needs particular support. As an Inclusion Assistant at Two Rivers High School you will get all the support you need to succeed, from Teaching staff, SLT, in-house specialists and therapy professionals. We are looking for someone who:
• Can provide a range of support strategies to help overcome barriers to learning both inside and outside school;
• Support student identified pupils with such issues including anger management, behaviour issues, school phobias, truancy and returning from periods of absence;
• Provide academic or pastoral mentoring for specific students in order to raise self-esteem and confidence;
• Work in conjunction with other members of the pastoral team to support the integration of students who have joined school under difficult circumstances or are on a managed move;
• Liaise with the pastoral team, SENCo, parents and other agencies to provide inclusion strategies for identified students and to ensure needs are fully addressed;
• Set up and monitor work placements;
• Remove disruptive pupils from classrooms as required and co-ordinate detentions as needed;
• Can develop a 1:1 mentoring relationship with identified students needing support in line with the action plan;
• Work proactively supervising students who are not attending all lessons for a variety of reasons;
• Support and counsel pupils, including being available during lunchtime and breaks, dealing with matters confidentially and promptly, informing relevant staff of action taken;
• Liaise with subject teachers of identified students to organise work when necessary; and
• Attend regular meetings with appropriate senior staff and maintain contact with families to keep them informed of needs/progress and secure positive family involvement.
  
  NVQ3 or equivalent qualification and experience of working with children with Special Educational Needs., High standards and expectations of yourself and pupils
• Is creative, enthusiastic and has a positive 'can do' approach
• Enjoys working collaboratively as part of a dedicated, hardworking team
• Has excellent interpersonal skills
  
  We can offer:
• A welcoming, stimulating and supportive environment
• A focus on staff well-being with staff social events and well-being counsellor
• A well established and supportive induction programme for all staff
• Continuing Professional Development
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Employee benefits - My Staff Shop and Cycle to Work Scheme
• Excellent resources, programs and technology to support learning in school
• A highly professional team who would welcome you on board
• A large and expanding school with high standards and an ambitious desire to better the lives of our pupils and impact further on our wider community.