Inclusion and Engagement Assistant

De Aston School; Market Rasen; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

De Aston School in Market Rasen is seeking a proactive pastoral support colleague to help students engage with school life and overcome challenges. You will work with colleagues to build relationships, promote a calm, supportive environment, and contribute to inclusion across the school.

The successful candidate will support students in managing behaviour, maintaining records, and collaborating with families and external agencies to ensure tailored, impactful support.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people, ideally in a school setting.
• GCSE English and Maths at grade 4/C or above.
• Strong ICT skills.

Responsibilities

• Build professional relationships with students to support engagement with school life.
• Support behaviour and help students engage with learning.
• Demonstrate calmness and de-escalate challenging situations.
• Collaborate with staff, families and external agencies as needed.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to student support plans.
• Contribute to a calm, inclusive school environment.

Skills

Strong relationships

Calm under pressure

De-escalation

Behaviour support

Team collaboration

Record-keeping

Clear communication

Education

GCSE English & Maths (4/C or above)

Tools

ICT skills

Job description

This is an important and rewarding role within our pastoral team, where you will support students who may need additional guidance to engage successfully with school.

You will work closely with colleagues to provide targeted support, helping students to manage behaviour, overcome challenges and re-engage with learning. Through your work, you will contribute to creating a calm, supportive environment where all students can thrive.

We are seeking a positive, proactive individual who is passionate about helping young people succeed and ready to play a key role in supporting students across the school.

The successful candidate will:

• Build strong, professional relationships with students, supporting them to engage positively with school life
• Demonstrate calmness and resilience when responding to challenging situations, with the ability to de-escalate effectively
• Show a genuine commitment to promoting positive behaviour and inclusion across the school
• Work collaboratively as part of a team, supporting colleagues and contributing to a consistent approach
• Be organised and detail-focused, able to maintain accurate records and contribute to student support plans
• Communicate clearly and professionally with students, staff, families and external agencies
• Have experience working with young people (ideally in a school or similar setting)
• Hold GCSE English and Maths (Grade 4/C or above) and have good ICT skills

Working in partnership with staff, families and external agencies, you will help ensure that support is consistent, tailored and impactful—making a real contribution to students’ day-to-day school experience.