Inclusion Support Practitioner

Orchard is a three-form entry junior school on the Springfield Estate in Milton Keynes with capacity for 360 children across KS2, with a twenty-pupil place social communication department for pupils at both Orchard and Shepherdswell. As a school, we are keen to develop talent and provide the necessary support so that staff can achieve their aspirations and goals.

General Roles and Responsibilities:

Support the learning, development, and wellbeing of individual students, small groups, or whole classes.

Deliver targeted interventions (e.g. Phonics, Literacy, SEMH, Metacognition) informed by educational research.

Conduct assessments (Lucid, dyslexia, dyscalculia) to identify learning needs and guide support strategies.

Track and evaluate student progress using platforms like Edukey, IEPs, and Pupil Passports.

Supervise students during lunch, break, and wraparound care, promoting safety and positive behaviour.

Foster strong relationships with students, families, and staff to support inclusive learning.

Plan and deliver lessons under teacher direction, including providing cover when needed.

Collaborate with SENDCo and contribute to intervention planning and review meetings.

Promote emotional wellbeing, inclusion, and the academy's values and behaviour policies.

Your career #EMATters! We are currently recruiting for an Inclusion Support Practitioner who thinks beyond the classroom. In this vital role, you will support teachers in delivering high-quality learning by planning and delivering lessons, leading small group activities, and covering classes when needed. EMAT is an organisation that recognises and values its diverse workforce. Join us to be part of a team that champions innovation, inclusivity, and meaningful impact.

About EMAT

EMAT is an exciting, innovative, and growing organisation where we strive to do things differently, aligned with our core values and purpose: that every child deserves to be the best they can be. Our Trust was incorporated in July 2012 to establish, maintain, manage, and develop academies and free schools as world-class centres of excellence. We are a collaborative partnership that currently includes an all-through school in Northampton, a secondary school in Oundle, and five primary schools in Northamptonshire and Milton Keynes. By working for our Trust, you'll be able to take advantage of a wealth of professional development and support opportunities, as well as a range of employee benefits.