Inclusion Advocate

Shorefields; Grays; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Westfield Health Insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Long service awards

Job summary

Gateway Primary Free School in Thurrock is seeking a dedicated Inclusion Advocate to work with teaching staff, parents and external practitioners to tailor support for students.

Under the guidance of the Inclusion Manager, you will deliver targeted academic, emotional and behavioural assistance to help pupils meet learning objectives, with pro rata pay and term-time pattern. This is a part-time permanent role starting immediately.

Responsibilities

• Identify and address the individual academic, emotional, and behavioural needs of pupils.
• Work in close partnership with teaching staff, parents and external practitioners to provide targeted support.
• Under the guidance of the Inclusion Manager and Deputy Headteacher, deliver practical and emotional assistance to help pupils meet learning objectives.

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC2644-137S Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: Actual Pro Rata Salary £19,669 - £21,618

Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 08/09/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: TBC

Contract; Permanent

Working Pattern: 37 hours per week, Term Time only plus 2 weeks Holiday Working

The Gateway Learning Community [GLC] which is a partnership of one secondary academy and four primary academies located within Tilbury and Chadwell St Mary in the borough of Thurrock, to the east of London. We are a vibrant, innovative and highly successful organisation: the place of choice to work and learn. Across the 5 academies of the GLC, we celebrate differences and pledge that everyone enjoys an equality of opportunity and is not discriminated against in any way.

We are seeking a dedicated and proactive Inclusion Advocate to join our team. In this vital role, you will work in close partnership with teaching staff, parents, and external practitioners to identify and address the individual academic, emotional, and behavioural needs of our students. Under the guidance of the Inclusion Manager and Deputy Headteacher, you will provide targeted, practical, and emotional support to ensure pupils can confidently meet their learning objectives.

Additional Benefits for Working for the GLC:

• Staff well-being programme: Including access to Westfield Health Insurance
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes including Cycle to work Scheme
• Long service awards after: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 and years of service
• State of the art facilities and access to high quality resources to support learning
• A paid 'My Day' each year
• Excellent career development and training
• 2 week October half term break
• A supportive central team [reprographics, ICT, HR, Finance] which enables teachers to focus on teaching
• Subsidised holiday provision for children of staff
• Free Access to the Fitness Suite at the Gateway Academy
• GLC Staff Nursery [Competitive rates and term time only]

The GLC embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

We warmly welcome applicants who are interested in this position to visit our school prior to making an application. Please contact [e-mail] to arrange a visit.

The GLC is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff, volunteers and visitors to share this commitment. Following safer recruitment procedures, the appointment will be subject to the completion of pre employment checks, including satisfactory references, medical clearance and enhanced DBS disclosure.

In line with the recommended practice in the statutory guidance 'KCSIE' the school will conduct searches for information on shortlisted candidates which is publicly available online. The purpose is limited:

• to identify issues which call into question the applicants' suitability to work with children;
• to verify employment history

Only information related to the purposes stated will be shared with the Panel. Any information will be discussed with candidates at interview before any decisions regarding the recruitment process are made.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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Inclusion Advocate

The Gateway Primary Free School, Thurrock Closing: 01/09/2026 Midday