Inclusion Support Assistant

Solihull Alternative Provision Academy; Blossomfield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff wellbeing program

Continuous professional development

Career progression within SAPMAT trust

Job summary

Solihull Alternative Provision Academy is seeking an Inclusion Support Assistant to support pupils on a short-term basis and help them engage positively with learning. You will contribute to successful transitions back into mainstream education or onward placements within SAPMAT.

The role emphasizes patient, empathetic support, relationship-building with learners, and proactive management of challenging situations, with opportunities for professional development within the trust.

Qualifications

• Experience in working with pupils with additional needs.
• Strong communication and empathetic approach.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils on a short-term basis to engage positively with learning.
• Assist with transitions back into mainstream education or onward placements.
• Work within the trust to provide a supportive, inclusive environment for learners.

Skills

Pupil support

Relationship building

Empathy

Resilience

Additional needs experience

Job description

Would you like to join the staff team of an expanding Alternative Provision Multi-Academy Trust?

Solihull Alternative Provision Academy, part of the Solihull Alternative Provision Multi Academy Trust (SAPMAT) is an alternative provision where we provide innovative solutions for a number of students for whom mainstream education is simply not working (for a range of reasons). In our short lifetime thus far we have grown considerably and continue to expand as our provision evolves.

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Inclusion Support Assistant to join our team at Solihull Alternative Provision Academy. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people who require additional support to succeed.

Working within our alternative provision, you will play a vital role in supporting pupils on a short-term basis—helping them engage positively with learning and successfully transition back into mainstream education or onward placements.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a genuine passion for supporting young people
• Is patient, empathetic, and resilient
• Can build strong relationships and communicate effectively
• Is proactive and able to manage challenging situations positively
• Has experience in working with pupils with additional needs

In return, SAPMAT will offer you:

• The chance to make a real difference in the lives of our children
• A friendly and supportive team
• Continuous professional development
• The opportunity to grow your own career within the trust
• Employee benefits including Staff wellbeing program

Please refer to the Recruitment Pack, Job Description & Person Specification for full details of this opening.

Please see full details of our Child Protection Policy / Safeguarding Policy / SAPMAT Charter.

Solihull Alternative Provision Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants, as well as two satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks. We are a socially inclusive and equal opportunities Trust, and we are committed to actively promoting equal opportunities for all our staff and pupils. As part of the recruitment process, we collect and process personal data relating to job applicants. We are committed to being transparent about how we collect and use this data, meeting Data Protection Regulations in line with GDPR compliance.

We provide all members of staff who join Solihull Alternative Provision Multi Academy Trust with a full induction programme.