Inclusion Support Practitioner

· To contribute to statutory duties for pupils with EBSA, Anxiety, and/or a diagnosis of ASD or on the pathway to diagnosis by providing direct support to individuals and small groups of pupils.

· To support teaching staff and external clinical staff by working with designated pupils both in the classroom and through therapeutic sessions.

· To work in partnership with parents, carers and external practitioners alongside ARP staff.

· To work towards eradicating barriers to accessing education and supporting young people's physical, social, emotional well-being alongside integration into the ARP.

· To deliver one to one/small group therapeutic interventions and support the learning of pupils as directed by the Lead Teacher or ARP Leader.

A Note for Recruitment Agencies

We have a team of internal recruiters, and we advertise our vacancies to attract candidates and not agency suppliers. If we need agency assistance, then we will reach out to our trusted partners. Any speculative CVs we receive will not be accepted as an introduction.

EMAT reserves the right to withdraw this advert early if a suitable candidate is found.

EMAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). References will be taken up before interviews are offered.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, or age.

EMAT encourage a "Speak Up" culture where colleagues are encouraged to raise any concerns relating to risk or wrongdoing. You will be responsible for ensuring that colleagues are supported where necessary to raise concerns without blame or recrimination and should pro-actively raise concerns should they come to your attention.

We are opening a new ARP for up to 30 students with Emotionally Based School Avoidance, a diagnosis of Anxiety and/or an ASC diagnosis who are currently engaging with external practitioners (eg - CAMHS) or are open to receiving clinical support. The young person's profile will be one of social and emotional vulnerability who is finding it difficult to attend school. The ARP is due to open to its first students in a phased entry in September 2026. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and committed Inclusion Support Practitioner (Therapeutic) to join us in the role of supporting the social, academic, and clinical needs of the young people who will join the ARP.

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 10 primary schools in Northamptonshire, Oxfordshire 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.