Inclusion Support Practitioner. Job in Northampton Education & Training Jobs

Tradewind Recruitment; Northampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Northampton is seeking Inclusion Support Practitioners to start in September 2025. This high-impact role involves supporting students with SEMH needs in inclusive secondary schools. Candidates should have a calm, empathetic approach and experience working with young people. This opportunity offers a full-time position with potential for permanent placement and access to CPD courses.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Access to CPD courses

Ongoing support from education consultants

Qualifications

• Experience in education, care, or youth work settings is required.
• Confidence in supporting pupils with SEMH and ASD is essential.
• Enhanced DBS on Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Support students with additional needs or challenging behaviour.
• Implement interventions focused on emotional regulation.
• Build relationships with pupils requiring extra support.
• Collaborate with SENDCos and pastoral staff.

Skills

Calm, empathetic approach to behaviour

Commitment to inclusion

Experience supporting young people

Flexibility within a multidisciplinary team

Job description

Overview

Location: Northampton

Start Date: September 2025

Contract: Full-Time Long-Term Potential for Permanent Placement

Salary: Competitive (based on experience)

Do you believe every young person deserves to feel seen, supported, and included in their education?

Several inclusive and forward-thinking secondary schools across Northampton are looking to appoint Inclusion Support Practitioners from September 2025. These schools work with a diverse student population, including pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, autism, and those at risk of disengagement or exclusion.

This is a high-impact, student-facing role—ideal for someone passionate about inclusion, resilience, and restoring confidence in learners who face barriers to education.

Responsibilities

• Working 1:1 or in small groups to support students with additional needs or challenging behaviour
• Implementing tailored interventions focused on emotional regulation, social development, and engagement
• Building positive, consistent relationships with pupils who require extra support
• Collaborating closely with SENDCos, pastoral staff, and external professionals
• Helping maintain an inclusive, respectful, and calm learning environment
• Acting as a trusted adult and advocate for students navigating complex personal or educational challenges

What We're Looking For

• Has a calm, empathetic, and trauma-informed approach to behaviour
• Is committed to inclusion and understands the importance of stability and routine
• Has experience supporting young people in education, care, youth work, or similar settings
• Is confident supporting pupils with SEMH, ASD, or those at risk of exclusion
• Can work flexibly within a multidisciplinary team
• Holds an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or is willing to obtain one)

What You'll Gain

• A long-term, full-time position with the potential to go permanent
• The opportunity to build lasting relationships and make a measurable difference
• Weekly pay with competitive rates
• Access to over 2,500 accredited CPD courses through The National College, including trauma-informed practice, restorative approaches, and mental health in schools
• Ongoing support from an experienced team of education consultants who understand your role

This is a fantastic opportunity for those looking to transition into specialist education, mental health support, or therapeutic roles in schools.

If you're ready to champion inclusion, build trust, and help young people re-engage with learning, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to learn more about Inclusion Support Practitioner roles across secondary schools in Northampton.