Inclusion Support Assistant

Connex Education; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Connex Education Partnership in Chippenham is seeking an Inclusion Support Assistant to provide 1:1 and small-group support across SEND settings. The role offers flexible supply, temporary and long-term placements with opportunities to progress into temp-to-perm positions.

You will work with teachers and specialists to help pupils access learning, build confidence and develop independence, supporting a range of needs from ASC to SEMH and more. Start date September 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with additional needs.
• Team-Teach or other positive behaviour management training welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1, small-group and classroom-based support.
• Helping pupils overcome barriers to learning and engagement.
• Supporting pupils to access an individualised curriculum.
• Encouraging communication, confidence and independence.
• Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour.
• Helping pupils manage transitions, routines and changes.
• Using agreed strategies to prevent and de-escalate challenging situations.
• Supporting social interaction and relationship building.
• Assisting with sensory, therapeutic and practical activities.
• Supporting personal care or physical needs where required.
• Working closely with teachers, therapists and specialist professionals.
• Following individual education, behaviour, care and support plans.

Skills

SEND experience

Job description

Inclusion Support Assistant

Location: Chippenham
Pay: £95 - £110 per day PAYE
Job Type: Flexible Supply, Temporary, Long-Term & Temp-to-Perm Opportunities
Start Date: September 2026

Connex Education Partnership is looking for caring, adaptable and committed Inclusion Support Assistants to work across specialist schools and SEND settings in Chippenham and the surrounding areas.

This is an excellent opportunity for Teaching Assistants, Learning Support Assistants, Behaviour Support Workers, Care Professionals and other experienced support staff who are passionate about helping children and young people overcome barriers to learning. We offer flexible day-to-day supply, short- and long-term placements and temp-to-perm opportunities, allowing you to find a role that works around your experience, availability and career goals.

The Role

As an Inclusion Support Assistant, you will work alongside teachers and specialist staff to help pupils access learning, participate in school life and develop their confidence and independence.

You may support children and young people with a range of needs, including:

• ASC / Autism
• SEMH and emotional regulation difficulties
• SLD / PMLD
• Complex and multiple needs
• Communication and interaction difficulties
• Sensory needs
• Physical and medical needs
• Challenging or distressed behaviour
• Social, emotional and behavioural difficulties
• Learning and developmental needs

Your responsibilities may include:

• Providing 1:1, small-group and classroom-based support
• Helping pupils overcome barriers to learning and engagement
• Supporting pupils to access an individualised curriculum
• Encouraging communication, confidence and independence
• Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour
• Helping pupils manage transitions, routines and changes
• Using agreed strategies to prevent and de-escalate challenging situations
• Supporting social interaction and relationship building
• Assisting with sensory, therapeutic and practical activities
• Supporting personal care or physical needs where required
• Working closely with teachers, therapists and specialist professionals
• Following individual education, behaviour, care and support plans
• Creating a calm, safe and inclusive learning environment

Who Are We Looking For?

We would particularly like to hear from candidates with experience supporting children or young people with additional needs, including those with backgrounds in:

• Specialist schools or SEND settings
• Teaching Assistant or Learning Support Assistant roles
• Inclusion or behaviour support
• ASC / Autism
• SEMH
• Sensory support
• Youth work
• Alternative provision
• Therapeutic or intervention settings

Team-Teach or other positive behaviour management training is highly welcomed.

Specialist school experience is desirable, although we are also keen to hear from candidates with relevant transferable experience who are looking to develop their career within SEND education.

Why Work With Connex Education Partnership?

• Competitive daily PAYE rates
• Flexible specialist SEND supply opportunities
• Day-to-day, short-term and long-term placements
• Temp-to-perm opportunities
• Weekly PAYE payments - no umbrella companies
• Access to our SEND Toolkit and professional development resources
• Funded formal qualifications and training opportunities
• Dedicated SEND specialist consultant
• Ongoing support throughout your assignments
• Opportunities across a range of specialist schools and SEND settings

Connex Education Partnership is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants.

Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.