Enhanced Inclusion & Learning Practitioner

The Methodist Church in Britain; Wollaton; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Inclusive culture

Trust-wide opportunities

Job summary

Hartsholme Academy, part of Harbour Learning Trust, is seeking an Enhanced Inclusion & Learning Practitioner to support pupils with communication, interaction, cognition and learning needs in the Mainstream SEND Hubs. The role involves collaboration with an Enhanced Provision Teacher to achieve EHCP targets and may include some personal care.

32.5 hours per week, term time plus five days. Applicants should have a Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification and SEND experience, with satisfactory DBS

Qualifications

• Understanding of Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to build trusting relationships with pupils, staff and parents.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with communication, interaction, cognition and learning needs in the Mainstream SEND Hubs.
• Work with the Enhanced Provision Teacher and external professionals to tailor support for pupils.
• Help pupils access the curriculum, build emotional resilience and meet individual EHCP targets.
• Build secure, trusting relationships with pupils.
• Develop pupils' independence, emotional resilience and social skills.
• Deliver planned learning activities, observe achievements and keep records to monitor progress and inform assessment.
• Assist with personal care, including hygiene, toileting, eating and drinking.
• Follow school safeguarding policies and report concerns through the appropriate channels.

Skills

EHCP understanding

Excellent communication

Relationship building

Education

GCSE Eng & Maths 4/C

Level 2 TA qualification

Job description

Enhanced Inclusion & Learning Practitioner post in the Mainstream SEND Hubs at Hartsholme Academy, part of Harbour Learning Trust, set to open in September 2026. The work centres on supporting pupils with communication, interaction, cognition and learning needs, working alongside an Enhanced Provision Teacher to meet EHCP targets. The role is 32.5 hours a week, term time plus five days, and includes some personal care. Applicants need a Level 2 teaching assistant qualification and SEND experience; no visa sponsorship.

What the job involves

• Support pupils with communication, interaction, cognition and learning needs in the Mainstream SEND Hubs
• Work with the Enhanced Provision Teacher and external professionals to tailor support for pupils
• Help pupils access the curriculum, build emotional resilience and meet individual EHCP targets
• Build secure, trusting relationships with pupils
• Develop pupils' independence, emotional resilience and social skills
• Deliver planned learning activities, observe achievements and keep records to monitor progress and inform assessment
• Assist with personal care, including hygiene, toileting, eating and drinking
• Follow school safeguarding policies and report concerns through the appropriate channels

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at grade 4/C or equivalent
• Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent

Experience

• Experience working with pupils with SEND in an educational setting
• Experience supporting pupils to achieve individual goals

Skills & knowledge

• Understanding of Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs)
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to build trusting relationships with pupils, staff and parents

Checks & eligibility

• Satisfactory background checks and enhanced DBS

Other

• Caring, patient, kind, organised and empathetic
• Commitment to inclusion and the personal growth of pupils

What’s offered

• Professional development through a supportive Trust
• Welcoming, inclusive culture
• New employment and professional development opportunities across the Trust and wider community