Inclusion Advocate

Shorefields; Thurrock; Remote; GBP 22,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Westfield Health Insurance

Salary Sacrifice Cycle to work

Staff nursery

Job summary

The Gateway Primary Free School is seeking an Inclusion Advocate to support our most vulnerable pupils, working with the Inclusion Lead and SENDCo to implement consistent strategies. You will bridge teachers, parents and learners to foster academic targets and lifelong independence.

We value collaborative planning, early intervention, and safeguarding. The role is 37 hours per week during term time plus 10 days, with a permanent contract and immediate start.

Qualifications

• Experience in a primary school setting supporting learners with SEND/SEMH needs.
• Strong learning support and behaviour management abilities.
• Good ICT skills and the ability to adapt to varied learner needs.
• Excellent communication with pupils, families and staff.
• GCS/levels and a Level 2 qualification are required; Level 3 desirable.

Responsibilities

• Model inclusive strategies and scaffolding for classroom teachers.
• Collaborate with the Inclusion Lead and SENDCo to develop support plans.
• Maintain daily contact with pupils to support attitudes, self-regulation and life skills.
• Represent the voice of the child in meetings with families and professionals.
• Maintain accurate confidential records of pastoral concerns and interventions.

Skills

SEND/SEMH experience

Learning support

Behaviour management

ICT literacy

Communication

Education

GCSEs/O-Levels

Level 2 qualification

Level 3 qualification desirable

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC2007-194S Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: Actual Pro Rata Salary £21,876 - £24,044

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

Application Close: 06/11/2026 Midday Date of Interviews: TBC

Working Pattern: 37 hours per week, Term time plus 10 days holiday working

Contract: Permanent

Start Date: ASAP

The Gateway Primary Free School is part of 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.

Exciting opportunity to work along side the long standing Senior Inclusion Advocate to further strengthen the inclusive practice at Tilbury Pioneer Academy

As an Inclusion Advocate, you will work at the heart of our school to identify and support the individual needs of our most vulnerable pupils, including students with SEND, through a collaborative approach with senior leaders and teaching staff. You will work closely with the Inclusion Lead and SENDCo to ensure consistency in support strategies for our learners. You will act as a bridge between teaching staff, parents, and pupils, providing the practical and emotional support necessary for students to hit their academic targets and develop lifelong independence.

Key Responsibilities

• Targeted Support: Model inclusive strategies and 'scaffolding' for classroom teachers to help vulnerable pupils remain engaged within the classroom learning environment. Deliver learning activities to small groups and individuals, adjusting tasks to meet specific learning outcomes. Provide pre and post assessment on small group work to ensure progress is evident for each pupil.
• Collaborative Planning: Work with teachers to assist in developing Pastoral Support Plans and Regulation Plans.
• Mentorship: Maintain daily contact with assigned pupils to encourage positive attitudes, self-regulation, social skills and self-reliance. As well as supporting students through periods of change: transitions within school, secondary school transitions and individual life changes and circumstances.
• Early intervention:Representing 'the voice of the child' when working collaboratively with colleagues to identify and support students and families in need, identifying barriers and strategies for support through "Solution Circle" and Team Around a Family meetings.
• De-escalation:supporting children who are in a heightened-state of arousal through co-regulation.
• Conflict resolution:supporting key pupils in developing the skills required to resolve conflict and build social skills through appropriate interventions including: Circle of Friends, Restorative Conversations, pupil contracts.
• Record keeping:Maintain accurate, confidential, and timely records of pastoral concerns and interventions using the school's safeguarding/tracking software (CPOMS).
• Partnership: Engage effectively with families and external practitioners to deliver holistic support for children. Working with families to overcome barriers to attendance and supporting 'soft starts' for school-avoidant pupils. Work with external practitioners such as Education Psychologists SEMH outreach, to develop support strategies to use within the school environment.

We are looking for a candidate who possesses:

• Experience: Previous experience working within a primary school setting and have previously supported learners with SEND, particularly those with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
• Qualifications: GCSEs/O-Levels and a relevant Level 2 qualification (Level 3 is desirable).
• Skills: A clear understanding of how to provide outstanding learning support, manage behaviour effectively, and use ICT effectively. As well as the ability to be flexible and adapt to meet the needs presenting at any one time.
• Knowledge: A thorough understanding of Child Protection and Safeguarding legislation, SEND Code of Practice and trauma informed practice..
• Qualities: High-level communication skills, including active listening, and the ability to inspire and motivate others

You can read our latest Ofsted Report here: http:https://www.theglc.org.uk/page/?title=Ofsted+Reports&pid=21

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
• Paid opportunities to teach during school holiday clubs
• Subsidised holiday provision for children of staff
• 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

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.