Inclusion Support Practitioner - Alternative Resource Provision (ARP)

Voyage Education Partnership; Northampton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD opportunities

Cycle to work scheme

Health & wellbeing benefits

24-hour Employee Assistance Programme

Flu jabs for staff

Generous family leave

Job summary

Northampton International Academy is seeking a Lead Inclusion Support Practitioner (Therapeutic) to help support pupils with EBSA, Anxiety and/or ASC as the ARP opens for up to 30 students in September 2026. This role starts October 2026 and is permanent.

You will work with teachers, external clinicians and parents to provide direct support and therapeutic sessions, delivering small-group interventions to help pupils access education and build emotional wellbeing within EMAT.

Qualifications

• To contribute to statutory duties for pupils with EBSA, Anxiety, and/or ASD or on the pathway to diagnosis by providing direct support to individuals and small groups of pupils.
• To support teaching staff and external clinical staff by working with designated pupils both in the classroom and through therapeutic sessions.
• To work in partnership with parents, carers and external practitioners alongside ARP staff.
• To work towards eradicating barriers to accessing education and supporting young people’s physical, social, emotional well-being alongside integration into the ARP.
• To deliver one to one/small group therapeutic interventions and support the learning of pupils as directed by the Lead Teacher or ARP Leader.

Responsibilities

• To contribute to statutory duties for pupils with EBSA, Anxiety, and/or a diagnosis of ASD or on the pathway to diagnosis by providing direct support to individuals and small groups of pupils.
• To support teaching staff and external clinical staff by working with designated pupils both in the classroom and through therapeutic sessions.
• To work in partnership with parents, carers and external practitioners alongside ARP staff.
• To work towards eradicating barriers to accessing education and supporting young people’s physical, social, emotional well-being alongside integration into the ARP.
• To deliver one to one/small group therapeutic interventions and support the learning of pupils as directed by the Lead Teacher or ARP Leader.

Job description

Lead Inclusion Support Practitioner (Northampton International Academy)

Location: West Northamptonshire, UK

Contract Type: Permanent

Education Phases: Through School;

Job Roles: Other Support;

Working Patterns: Full-Time;

Application Deadline: Friday, 4th September 2026

Interview Date: TBC

Expected Working Start Date: October 2026

Is a Shared Job: No

About us

Northampton International Academy is a local school with a global vision and this is at the very core of our curriculum offer. Every school in the East Midlands Academy Trust (EMAT) is committed to providing the highest standard of education so that all children are supported to be the best that they can be. This will be achieved by the delivery of a well-planned and highly effective curriculum which is driven by our values. We believe in the transformational power of education. Transformation is in the very fabric of our building, having been transformed from the derelict and disused Royal Mail sorting office into a state-of-the-art educational facility. We offer a broad and balanced curriculum, with key stage 3 learners accessing the specialist facilities on a rotational basis. In addition to our subject-based curriculum, our character education has been introduced throughout our all-through school as its DNA from reception through to Year 13. This character curriculum helps to prepare children for future learning and their adult lives. Focusing on the characteristics of Responsibility, Collaboration, Respect, Care, Excellence and Aspiration, our DNA of NIA complements our subject curriculum and our House system. As a school, we are still growing and we have a range of exciting opportunities across the school including positions with additional responsibilities. One of those exciting opportunities is to be part of the Combined Cadet Force with the Navy which now has a unit within NIA.

Job Description

Your Role

Your career #EMATters!

We are opening a new ARP for up to 30 students with Emotionally Based School Avoidance, a diagnosis of Anxiety and/or an ASC diagnosis who are currently engaging with external practitioners (eg – CAMHS) or are open to receiving clinical support.The young person’s profile will be one of social and emotional vulnerability who is finding it difficult to attend school. The ARP is due to open to its first students in a phased entry in September 2026. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and committed Inclusion Support Practitioner (Therapeutic) to join us in the role of supporting the social, academic, and clinical needs of the young people who will join the ARP.

About EMAT

EMAT is an exciting, innovative, and growing organisation where we strive to do things differently, aligned with our core values and purpose: that every child deserves to be the best they can be. Our Trust was incorporated in July 2012 to establish, maintain, manage, and develop academies and free schools as world-class centres of excellence. We are a collaborative partnership that currently includes an all-through school in Northampton, a secondary school in Oundle, and five primary schools in Northamptonshire and Milton Keynes. By working for our Trust, you’ll be able to take advantage of a wealth of professional development and support opportunities, as well as a range of employee benefits.

These include:

• Continuous professional development and training opportunities.
• Career and leadership opportunities within our growing family of schools.
• A confidential 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme.
• Flu jabs for all staff.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Access to health and wellbeing benefits, including an online GP.
• Access to an employee lifestyle savings platform.
• Generous family leave.

About the School

Northampton International Academy is a local school with a global vision and this is at the very core of our curriculum offer. Every school in the East Midlands Academy Trust (EMAT) is committed to providing the highest standard of education so that all children are supported to be the best that they can be. This will be achieved by the delivery of a well-planned and highly effective curriculum which is driven by our values. We believe in the transformational power of education. Transformation is in the very fabric of our building, having been transformed from the derelict and disused Royal Mail sorting office into a state-of-the-art educational facility.

We offer a broad and balanced curriculum, with key stage 3 learners accessing the specialist facilities on a rotational basis. In addition to our subject-based curriculum, our character education has been introduced throughout our all-through school as its DNA from reception through to Year 13. This character curriculum helps to prepare children for future learning and their adult lives. Focusing on the characteristics of Responsibility, Collaboration, Respect, Care, Excellence and Aspiration, our DNA of NIA complements our subject curriculum and our House system.

As a school, we are still growing and we have a range of exciting opportunities across the school including positions with additional responsibilities. One of those exciting opportunities is to be part of the Combined Cadet Force with the Navy which now has a unit within NIA

General Roles and Responsibilities

• To contribute to statutory duties for pupils with EBSA, Anxiety, and/or a diagnosis of ASD or on the pathway to diagnosis by providing direct support to individuals and small groups of pupils.
• To support teaching staff and external clinical staff by working with designated pupils both in the classroom and through therapeutic sessions.
• To work in partnership with parents, carers and external practitioners alongside ARP staff.
• To work towards eradicating barriers to accessing education and supporting young people’s physical, social, emotional well-being alongside integration into the ARP.
• To deliver one to one/small group therapeutic interventions and support the learning of pupils as directed by the Lead Teacher or ARP Leader.

EMAT reserves the right to withdraw this advert early if a suitable candidate is found.

EMAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). References will be taken up before interviews are offered.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, or age.

EMAT encourage a “Speak Up” culture where colleagues are encouraged to raise any concerns relating to risk or wrongdoing. You will be responsible for ensuring that colleagues are supported where necessary to raise concerns without blame or recrimination and should pro-actively raise concerns should they come to your attention.