Inclusion Support Assistant

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rates

Weekly PAYE

Free CPD and inclusion-focused训练

Permanent employment opportunities

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is recruiting an Inclusion Support Assistant for Sunderland secondary schools, with immediate starts and long-term placements. This is a specialist role focused on keeping vulnerable and at‑risk students engaged with mainstream education and preventing unnecessary exclusions.

You will work in inclusion and pastoral teams, delivering targeted 1:1 and small group support, building trust with complex students, and supporting reintegration after exclusion or prolonged absence.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people in inclusion, pastoral, or behaviour support capacity.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service desirable.

Responsibilities

• Work with students at risk of exclusion or disengagement from mainstream education.
• Deliver targeted 1:1 and small group support within an inclusion setting.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with complex students.
• Support reintegration after exclusion or prolonged absence.
• Liaise with pastoral staff, the SENCO, families, and external agencies.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to individual support plans.
• Uphold safeguarding responsibilities at all times.

Skills

Experience with at-risk youth

Calm under pressure

Non-judgmental approach

Education

Qualifications in education / youth work

Job description

Inclusion Support Assistant – Sunderland Secondary Schools
Competitive Daily Rates, Long-Term, ASAP Start

Teaching Personnel is recruiting an Inclusion Support Assistant for secondary schools across Sunderland, with positions available immediately. This is a distinct and specialist role — not a general classroom support position, but one focused specifically on keeping vulnerable and at-risk students engaged with mainstream education and preventing unnecessary exclusions.

You'll be working within inclusion and pastoral teams, supporting students who are at risk of disengaging from school entirely. It requires a particular kind of person — someone who can build trust quickly, remain calm under pressure, and advocate effectively for young people who often feel let down by the systems around them.

What the role involves:

• Working with students at risk of exclusion or disengagement from mainstream education
• Delivering targeted 1:1 and small group support within an inclusion setting
• Developing and maintaining positive relationships with some of the school's most complex students
• Supporting reintegration after exclusion or prolonged absence
• Liaising with pastoral staff, the SENCO, families, and external agencies
• Maintaining accurate records and contributing to individual support plans
• Upholding safeguarding responsibilities at all times

What we're looking for:

• Experience working with young people in an inclusion, pastoral, or behaviour support capacity
• A calm, consistent, and non-judgmental approach
• Confidence managing complex and challenging behaviour
• Understanding of the factors that contribute to disengagement and exclusion
• Relevant qualifications in education, youth work, or a related field are desirable
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service

What Teaching Personnel offers:

• Competitive daily rates reflecting your experience
• Weekly pay via PAYE
• Dedicated consultant support
• Free CPD and inclusion-focused training
• Opportunities for permanent employment

Contract: Long-term, Start: ASAP, Location: Sunderland secondary schools

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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