Inclusion Assistant

St Martin's C of E Schools; Epsom; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Epsom is seeking a passionate Inclusion Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a child with special educational needs within a KS1 classroom. The role requires flexibility, teamwork, and experience in utilizing specific strategies to promote children's academic, social, and emotional progress. The role is term-time only, offering 31.25 hours per week with a salary range of £18,370 to £22,100 pro rata based on experience. Applications are encouraged before the closing date on December 15, 2025.

Benefits

Supportive staff team

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Experience working with children who have special educational needs.
• Ability to devise and implement appropriate programmes.
• GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above.

Responsibilities

• Assist the class teacher in engaging the child with the curriculum.
• Support the child and others with their daily routines.
• Establish trusting relationships with children.

Skills

Special Educational Needs Experience

High-level communication skills

Team-focused approach

Education

GCSE English and Maths at grade C / 4 or above

Level 3 Teaching Assistant / Practitioner

Job description

Inclusion Assistant - We are seeking an Inclusion Assistant to provide 1 : 1 support for a child with special educational needs within a KS1 classroom setting.

The successful candidate will be passionate about supporting children with additional needs be flexible in their approach and work well as part of a team. They will provide a bespoke curriculum for the child and will be guided and supported by the class teacher and SENDCo.

They will have experience of working with children who have special educational needs particularly in using specific SEND and behaviour strategies in the classroom and around school to support all children to make academic social and emotional progress. Experience of working with children in a specialist setting would be desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist the class teacher and wider team in engaging the child with the curriculum
• Support this child and others where appropriate with their daily routine, learning emotions, behaviour, social interactions, self-care activities or other aspects of school or home life
• Establish supportive, caring, secure and trusting relationships with children
• Continue to develop knowledge of a range of learning, well-being, communication and interaction approaches and strategies used in the classroom
• Under the guidance of the class teacher / SENDCo plan, devise and implement appropriate programmes to support children with Special Educational Needs (for example using visual aids, social stories, intensive interaction approaches, Attention Autism Bucket approaches, attachment theory approaches, nurture/trauma-informed approaches, PACE (Hughes D) approaches)
• Assist in creating, developing and producing resources for use in the classroom
• Under the guidance of the class teacher / SENDCo work with external agencies to plan and deliver provision for children with a high level of need
• Under the guidance of the class teacher / SENDCo communicate effectively and collaborate with parents / carers.

Requirements

• Special Educational Needs Experience (Highly Desirable)
• Level 3 Teaching Assistant / Practitioner (Highly Desirable)
• School based references from the last 2 years (Desirable)
• A DBS on the update service or happy to complete a new one

Candidate Profile

• GCSE English and Maths at grade C / 4 or above
• Previous experience working with children
• A proven ability to work on their own initiative
• High-level communication skills and the ability to relate positively to children and adults
• The ability to use relevant technology / equipment
• A positive can‑do attitude
• Flexibility and a team‑focused approach

Hours

The role is term-time only (38 weeks per year)

31.25 hours per week 08:40–15:40 Monday to Friday

Salary

PS4 Fully time equivalent (FTE) Range: 31.25 hours per week, 38 weeks per year, £18,370 – £20,026 per annum pro rata

PS5 Fully time equivalent (FTE) Range: 31.25 hours per week, 38 weeks per year, £20,263 – £22,100 per annum pro rata

We offer an exciting and challenging environment, a dedicated hardworking and supportive staff team and excellent opportunities and commitment to staff professional development.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and can be arranged via our Admin Manager Emma Dennis.

Apply

Closing date for applications is 12 midday on Monday 15 December 2025

Interviews planned for week commencing 15 December 2025

We reserve the right to invite candidates for interview prior to the closing date. We would therefore recommend that you submit your application as early as possible.

Safeguarding Information

Shortlisted applicants will be asked to complete a self‑declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. It is an offence to apply for a role if applicants are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.