Inclusion Coach

Heart of Yorkshire Education Group; Castleford; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution in the UK is seeking an Inclusion Coach to provide coaching and support to learners with diverse needs. The role involves developing strategies to enhance student achievement and collaboration with staff to promote engagement. Qualifications include GCSEs in Maths and English, as well as a Level 3 qualification in Education or SEND. The position offers generous annual leave, a good pension scheme, and more.

Benefits

Generous Annual Leave

Discounted Metro Card Scheme

Good Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee assistance programme

Reduced price personal gym membership

High-street discounts

Annual Staff Recognition Awards

Qualifications

• Hold GCSE in Maths and English A*‑C/9‑4 or equivalent.
• Hold a Level 3 qualification related to Education or SEND, or be willing to complete one within one year of employment.
• A PGCE or other recognised teaching qualification is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide coaching and additional support to learners with varied needs.
• Develop strategies to support learner achievement.
• Liaise to encourage learner motivation and engagement.

Skills

Support for students with SEND

Plan and provide support outside classroom

Use Trauma-Informed practice

Develop resources for personal wellbeing

Education

GCSE in Maths and English A*-C/9-4 or equivalent

Level 3 qualification related to Education or SEND

PGCE or other recognised teaching qualification

Job description

Inclusion Coach

Ref: 139187

Hours: 21 hours per week

Weeks: Term time - 40 weeks per year

Location: Castleford College

Salary: £29,267 to £31,050 pro rata

£15,259 to £16,188 actual salary

We are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic Inclusion Coach to join our fantastic ALS team, to provide coaching and additional support to a cohort of learners with a range of support needs on a one-to-one basis and group situations, with and without direct supervision.

You will develop specific strategies to support learner achievement, liaising with teaching and non-teaching staff to encourage learner motivation and engagement in their chosen area of study. You’ll contribute to the development of students’ literacy, communication, numeracy and study skills – as well as helping increase their levels of independence and social awareness in a range of settings.

• Plan and provide support to students with SEND and High Needs outside of the classroom
• Contribute towards interventions led by Inclusion Managers or the Student Experience Team
• Use Trauma‑Informed practice to manage the behaviours of High Needs, EHCP and SEND students
• Develop resources and toolkits to aid students with resilience and personal wellbeing

For more information, please refer to the job description and person specification attached.

About you:

• Hold GCSE in Maths and English A*‑C/9‑4 or equivalent
• Hold a Level 3 qualification related to Education or SEND, or be willing to complete one within one year of employment
• A PGCE or other recognised teaching qualification is desirable but not essential

Sound like you? See what we have to offer and Apply now!

Benefits include:

• Generous Annual Leave
• Discounted Metro Card Scheme
• Good Pension Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Access to employee assistance programme
• Reduced price personal gym membership
• Access to a wide range of high‑street discounts (retail, supermarkets and restaurants)
• Annual Staff Recognition Awards

Closing date: 5th January 2026

Interview date: To be confirmed

Please note, we do not accept agency CVs. Direct applicants only.

The Heart of Yorkshire Education Group is committed to safeguarding the welfare of all students and this post will be subject to Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS.

If you are currently living overseas or have lived / worked overseas in the last five years please be aware that you will be required to provide an overseas criminal record check from the country/countries you have worked / resided in if you are the preferred candidate for the post. Further details of how to obtain the additional check is here: Criminal records checks for overseas applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

We aim to develop a workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve and positively encourage applications from all.