Inclusion Assistant

Shipston High School; Tredington CP; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Shipston High School is seeking an Inclusion Support Assistant to join the SEND and Inclusion Team. The role blends administrative duties with pastoral support and pupil engagement in the Inclusion Base to remove barriers to learning.

You will coordinate records, assist with annual reviews, deliver targeted interventions and liaise with families and external agencies, while upholding safeguarding and data protection standards.

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational and administrative abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with families, staff and external professionals.
• Experience providing administrative support and maintaining records.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare.

Responsibilities

• Provide admin support to the SENDCo and Inclusion Team.
• Coordinate meetings, annual reviews and appointments involving parents, staff and external agencies.
• Maintain confidential SEND records and ensure documentation is up-to-date.
• Deliver targeted one-to-one and small-group interventions under the SENDCo.
• Support Learning Support Assistants with timetables and records.
• Promote inclusive practice and liaise with families and external agencies.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Workload management

IT skills (MS Office)

Education

GCSE English and Maths (4/C or above)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Note: These arebroad descriptions of the types of duties/activities expected at this level,forillustrativepurposes. They are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of duties.

POST TITLE: InclusionSupport Assistant

Overview:

We are seeking a highly organised, proactive and compassionate InclusionSupport Assistant to join our SEND and Inclusion Team. This varied rolecombines administrative, pastoral and pupil-facing responsibilities, includingsupporting SEND provision, coordinating records and communication, anddelivering targeted interventions within the Inclusion Base. Working closelywith pupils, families and staff, you will help remove barriers to learning andcontribute to an inclusive environment where every young person can thrive. Thesuccessful candidate will have excellent organisational and communicationskills, experience working with children or young people, and a passion forinclusive education.

Key Roles/Responsibilities

Administrative Support

• Provide comprehensiveadministrative support to the SENDCo and Inclusion Team.
• Coordinate meetings,Annual Reviews and appointments involving parents/carers, staff and externalagencies.
• Prepare, distribute andmaintain meeting invitations, agendas, minutes and associated documentation.
• Maintain accurate andconfidential SEND records, ensuring pupil files and documentation are up todate and compliant with statutory requirements.
• Support the completion,submission and administration of SEND documentation, referrals and relatedprocesses.
• Assist in thepreparation of reports and supporting evidence for review meetings, fundingapplications and statutory assessments.
• Support the administration,monitoring and review of Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
• Assist in thecoordination and administration of access arrangements for assessments andexaminations.
• Support the planningand administration of SEND transition processes to ensure effective transfer ofinformation, continuity of provision.
• Monitor and supportSEND attendance processes, liaising with relevant staff and families asappropriate.
• Act as a first point ofcontact for routine SEND enquiries from parents, carers and externalprofessionals.
• Manage and triageSEND-related correspondence, ensuring enquiries are responded to promptly anddirected to the appropriate member of staff.
• Develop and maintainpositive and professional relationships with families, promoting effectivecommunication between home and school.
• Provide information andsignpost families to relevant internal and external support services whereappropriate.
• Support theorganisation and delivery of parent consultation meetings, workshops andSEND-related events.
• Manage and respond tolow-level SEND concerns through professional dialogue, telephone communicationand meetings with families.
• Disseminate relevantSEND information, guidance and updates to staff to support inclusive practiceacross the school.
• Deliver targetedone-to-one and small-group interventions under the direction of the SENDCo andInclusion Team.
• Provide effectivesupport for pupils accessing the Inclusion Base, promoting engagement,wellbeing, independence and positive learning behaviours.
• Monitor, track andevaluate the impact of intervention programmes, maintaining accurate records ofattendance, progress and outcomes.
• Provide timely feedbackto the SENDCo and teaching staff regarding pupil engagement, progress and areasfor further support.
• Contribute to theplanning and implementation of strategies that support the academic, social andemotional development of pupils with SEND.
• Assist in thecoordination and administration of Learning Support Assistant (LSA) timetables,deployment and associated records.
• Support LSAs inmaintaining accurate records, intervention documentation and administrativerequirements.
• Collate and organiseevidence and information required for SEND reviews, monitoring activities andprovision mapping.
• Promote effectivecommunication, collaboration and information sharing across the Inclusion Team.
• Maintain the highest standardsof confidentiality and data protection at all times.
• Contribute tosafeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people inaccordance with school policies and statutory guidance.
• Attend and participatein relevant meetings, training and professional development opportunities.
• Support and uphold theschool's vision, values and commitment to inclusive education.
• Undertake any otherduties commensurate with the grade and responsibilities of the post asreasonably requested by the SENDCo or Senior Leadership Team.

Communication andFamily Liaison

Intervention andInclusion Base Support

Support for LearningSupport Assistants

GeneralResponsibilities

Person Specification: Inclusion SupportAssistant

Essential Qualifications

• GCSE Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children andyoung people.

Essential Experience

• Experience of working with children or young people in an educational,pastoral or support setting.
• Experience of providing administrative support and maintainingaccurate records.
• Experience of building positive relationships with parents, carers andexternal professionals.
• Experience of working as part of a team and contributing to sharedgoals.
• Experience of supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs andDisabilities (SEND).

Desirable Experience

• Experience of working within a school SEND or Inclusion Team.
• Experience of delivering interventions, either on a one-to-one basisor in small groups.
• Experience of supporting pupils with Education, Health and Care Plans(EHCPs).
• Experience of using school management information systems and SENDrecord-keeping systems.
• Experience of coordinating meetings and communicating with externalagencies.

Knowledge and Understanding

Essential

• Understanding of SEND and inclusive educational practice.
• Understanding of the barriers to learning experienced by pupils withadditional needs.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection responsibilities.
• Understanding of the importance of confidentiality and dataprotection.
• Knowledge of effective strategies to support pupils' social, emotionaland academic development.

Desirable

• Knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice.
• Understanding of the statutory processes relating to EHCPs and AnnualReviews.
• Knowledge of access arrangements and examination support processes.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to establish positive and professional relationships withpupils, families, staff and external agencies.
• Ability to manage and prioritise a varied workload effectively.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and produce clear documentation.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative when appropriate.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Ability to support, motivate and engage pupils with a range of needs.
• Competent IT skills, including the use of Microsoft Officeapplications.

Desirable

• Ability to analyse and interpret data relating to pupil progress,attendance and interventions.
• Ability to support the coordination of support staff and interventionprogrammes.

Personal Qualities

• Genuine commitment to inclusion and ensuring the best outcomes for allpupils.
• Compassionate, approachable and professional manner.
• Resilient, adaptable and solution-focused.
• High levels of integrity, discretion and professionalism.
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Positive attitude and willingness to undertake professionaldevelopment.
• Ability to remain calm and professional when dealing with sensitivesituations.
• Enthusiastic and committed to making a positive difference to thelives of children and young people.

Special Requirements

• Satisfactory enhanced DBS clearance and all relevant pre-employmentchecks.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children andyoung people.
• Willingness to attend relevant training and meetings as required.

KeyPersonal Attributes for Success in the Role

The successfulcandidate will be highly organised, empathetic and proactive, with a genuinepassion for supporting children and young people with SEND. They will beequally comfortable managing administrative responsibilities, liaising withfamilies and external agencies, and delivering targeted support andinterventions to pupils within the Inclusion Base and across the school.