Inclusion Support Assistant

Charfield Primary School; Wotton-under-Edge; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive school community

Professional development opportunities

Local Government Pension Scheme

Sick pay protections

Work-life balance emphasis

Job summary

Charfield Primary School is seeking an Inclusion Support Assistant to help pupils with SEMH and learning needs. You will deliver targeted activities, support smooth transitions, and assist families with strategies to promote inclusion and progress.

This fixed-term role ends 31 August 2027, part-time 19.5 hours weekly across 39 weeks. NVQ Level 3 or equivalent and ICT/reporting skills are required. PATH 6 salary applies.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) with relevant experience.
• Experience working with children with SEMH needs.
• Ability to write clear reports and plans.

Responsibilities

• Deliver learning activities to individuals or groups, with or without a teacher present.
• Support students 1:1, in groups, or in-class to meet targets.
• Work with SLT to develop engagement plans and provide feedback.

Skills

SEMH experience

De-escalation strategies

ICT proficiency

Excellent literacy

Teamwork

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

Job title: Inclusion Support Assistant

Salary: PATH 6 - £29,542 FTE, £13,391 prorated

Hours: 19.5 per week, 39 weeks of the year (term time only + INSET)

Contract Type: Fixed term until 31/08/2027

About the Role

Working under the direction of the SENDCo, you will help ensure students who experience difficulty engaging with learning get the tools needed to achieve personal and academic success. You will support student transitions into school, deliver defined learning activities, and support staff and parents with strategies to promote integration. You will also carry out key screening activities with mobile students to deliver support at the point of need.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering specific learning activities to individuals or groups, including groups without a teacher present.
• Supporting students in or out of the classroom through 1:1, group, or in-class interventions to meet learning plan targets and overcome social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) barriers.
• Working with the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) to develop and implement specialist learning and engagement plans.
• Contributing to the planning, preparation, and resourcing of learning environments and alternative provisions.
• Maintaining required school records and providing feedback and reports on student progress to teachers.
• Working within multi-agency frameworks and maintaining relationships with families, staff, and external partners.
• Promoting classroom inclusion, using ICT to support learning, assisting with break-time supervision, and adhering to whole-school policies on safeguarding, behaviour, and health and safety.

About You

You hold an NVQ Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) with relevant experience, or have substantial experience working in a similar role. You understand child development, learning processes, and the impact of SEMH issues on learning and language development.

Requirements for the role

• Experience working with children with SEMH needs and delivering 1:1 and group activities to improve engagement and inclusion.
• Knowledge and experience using de-escalation strategies.
• Excellent literacy and communication skills to write clear, detailed reports, notes, and plans.
• Proficiency in ICT, including Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Commitment to safeguarding standards, continuous professional development, and the values of Pathway Trust.

About Us

Charfield Primary is a small and friendly school set in beautiful grounds in the centre of Charfield Village.

Charfield aims to inspire, ignite and encourage a passion for lifelong learning, sparking curiosity, promoting creativity and nurturing developing passions to ensure that children grow and thrive on their journey through school.

We value enthusiasm, responsibility and resilience and expect our children and staff to demonstrate these values daily. We also believe in the importance of courage when trying new things, collaboration and teamwork to achieve things together and the importance of always being respectful to one another.

Our Headteacher leads both Charfield and Tortworth Primary Schools, and while your main base will be Charfield, on occasion you may be asked to support at Tortworth. This collaborative approach allows staff to share expertise and strengthen provision across both schools.

We can offer you:

• Happy, engaging students who thrive on inspirational leadership
• A supportive trust and school community
• Strong collaboration across the trust family of schools and access to a centralised team of specialists across all areas of school operations
• A commitment to high‑quality CPD, with dedicated time and budget for your development
• A values‑driven ethos where diversity, equity and inclusion are lived every day
• Recognition of continuous service (modification order) to protect employment rights and entitlements
• Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions and death‑in‑service cover
• Occupational sick pay to support you during illness or unexpected emergencies
• Family‑friendly leave packages to help maintain a healthy work–life balance