Inclusion Support Officer - the Gateway - Full-time

Sandwich Infant; Boughton Monchelsea; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a passionate Inclusion Support Officer for their Gateway team. The role involves supporting students, staff, and families to foster engagement and behaviour standards. Candidates with experience in inclusive settings and safeguarding knowledge are highly encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Training opportunities available

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students with SEND preferred.
• Background in inclusive learning environments is advantageous.
• Ability to foster positive relationships is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support staff and parents to enhance student engagement and behaviour.
• Work as part of a dedicated team to ensure safeguarding standards.
• Provide a supportive and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Teamwork

Education

Experience working with students at secondary school age

Key knowledge of safeguarding

Job description

We are looking to welcome a new and inspirational Inclusion Support Officer to join our expanding Gateway team on a permanent basis.

You will be supporting staff and parents/carers to ensure the highest standards of engagement, attendance, and behaviour at the Gateway. The successful candidate will need to have recent experience working with students at secondary school age, with experience supporting students with SEND of particular interest. You will work as part of a strong, dynamic, and dedicated team and will be able to establish rapport and foster positive relationships with students and their families.

This will be a hugely rewarding role within an extremely supportive working environment. Previous experience supporting vulnerable young people within an inclusive learning environment would be advantageous. Key knowledge and understanding of safeguarding is essential.

Working at The Gateway, within Future Schools Trust, offers a great opportunity to develop your career by building on your current success, with training opportunities available.

The position is 37 hours per week (Monday-Thursday 08:00 - 16:00, Friday 08:00 - 15:30), 37 weeks per year, plus inset days (total 38 weeks).

Applications will be considered as they are received, and the post may be filled before the closing date. Early applications are encouraged.