Inclusion Support Assistant

Tradewind Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive educational institution in Waltham Forest is seeking an Inclusion Support Assistant to provide crucial mentoring and behavior support to students at risk of exclusion. The role involves working closely with students to foster their engagement and ensure positive experiences in a school setting. Candidates should have experience in behavior mentoring and a strong understanding of safeguarding procedures. The school promotes a commitment to inclusion and offers opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Opportunities for long-term career progression

CPD on trauma-informed practice

Strong behavior policy

Qualifications

• Previous experience in behavior or youth mentoring within schools or external services is essential.
• Ability to adapt communication styles to suit diverse student needs.
• Must either have a DBS on the update service or be willing to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide mentoring and behavior support for students at risk of exclusion.
• Support pupils in internal inclusion units.
• Run restorative conversations for behavior reflection.
• Monitor attendance and engagement with pastoral leads.
• Act as a consistent role model for students.

Skills

Experience with SEMH

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to remain calm under pressure

Understanding of safeguarding

Adapt communication for student needs

Job description

Do you believe every young person deserves tailored support and a second chance?

This inclusive secondary school in Waltham Forest is looking for an Inclusion Support Assistant to work with students at risk of exclusion or disengagement from learning.

About the role:

• Providing mentoring and behaviour support for targeted students across KS3 and KS4
• Supporting pupils in internal inclusion units and during reintegration into mainstream classes
• Running restorative conversations and behaviour reflection sessions
• Monitoring attendance, punctuality, and engagement in partnership with pastoral leads
• Acting as a consistent adult role model across the school day

About you:

• Experience with SEMH, behaviour or youth mentoring in schools or external services
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to remain calm under pressure
• Understanding of safeguarding and confidentiality in a school context
• Can adapt communication to suit a range of student needs
• DBS on the update service (or willing to apply)

Why join this school?

• Strong behaviour policy and whole-school commitment to inclusion
• Opportunities for long-term career progression within pastoral and SEN roles
• CPD on trauma-informed practice, safeguarding, and behaviour strategies
• Rewarding work that makes a clear difference to student lives