Inclusion Support Worker at Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School

Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School; Northampton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working patterns

Health & Wellbeing Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Awards and Recognition Scheme

Job summary

Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School invites applications for an Inclusion Support Worker. This fixed-term role is 32.5 hours per week, term-time only, until 31st August 2027.

You will attend safeguarding and attendance meetings, tailor lesson plans, create Individual Behaviour Plans, supervise pupils and support pastoral work. The role requires GCSE English and Maths, experience with children, safeguarding knowledge and willingness to undertake training.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and their families in an academic setting.
• Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding policies and practice.
• Willingness to undergo any relevant training.
• Personally aligned with MAPS commitment to excellence in education.

Responsibilities

• Attend safeguarding and attendance meetings as required.
• Develop flexible lesson plans for pupils and adjust learning activities as needed.
• Create Individual Behaviour Plans with the Pastoral team and monitor impact.
• Supervise students at breaktimes and after school as needed.
• Promote a calm, orderly learning environment and manage pupil behaviour.
• Contribute to assessment and recording of pupil development with the Pastoral Lead.

Skills

Experience with children

Safeguarding knowledge

Willingness to undertake training

Education

GCSE English and Maths

Job description

About this Role

Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School is now recruiting for anInclusion Support Worker. This role could be your next career opportunity.

If you are ambitious, inspirational, creative, open-mindedand want to be part of our success then we want to hear from you.

We are driven toprovide our young people with access to a world-class education and enrichmentexperiences. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop,learn and lead. From the classroom, tocultural visits, sports, music and arts and engaging with our localcommunities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition andunlock potential. The education and experiences we offer equips our youngpeople with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to becomeoutstanding citizens.

Your main duties and other responsibilities are to attendinternal/external safeguarding and attendance meetings as and when required

On the basis of knowledge of individual pupils' behaviourand learning needs, contribute to discussions with class teacher to developappropriate and flexible lesson plans for pupils and evaluate and adjustlearning activities as appropriate

Create Individual Behaviour Plans with the Pastoral team forindividual children and monitor and evaluate impact.

Supervise students at times of unstructured recreation, suchas before school, at break and lunchtime and after school.

Promote a calm and ordered learning environment maintainingan awareness of the whole class situation, and using initiative to ensure pupilbehaviour does not interfere with other pupil learning.

Contribute to the on-going assessment and recording of pupildevelopment and achievement and work in direct contact with the Pastoral Leadfor any outside agency contributions.

Attend and EHA meetings as a voice of the child and ensureall tracking and monitoring paperwork is up-to-date and accurate.

Provide pastoral support and one to one mentoring needs,where agreed and be flexible when working with groups.

Fixed term role until 31st August 2027, 32.5 hour per week, term time only

Salaries & Benefits

• NJC 8, FTE £27,709 perannum, pro rata £21,378
• Access to Local Government PensionScheme
• Regional networks ofTrust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education
• Commitment to employee Health andWellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
• Awards and RecognitionScheme
• Flexible workingpatterns
• Benefits Platform :Health & Wellbeing Programme : Cycle to Work Scheme

Who we are looking for

• GCSE Qualification in English and Maths or equivalent
• Experience working with children and their families in an academicsetting
• Experience of working in high performing contexts
• Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding policies and practice
• Willingness to undergo any relevant training
• Personally aligned with MAPS commitment to excellence in education

About The David Ross Education Trust

The David Ross Education Trust'smission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world-classeducation.

We are a network of unique and diverse academies across thecountry, committed to delivering a world-class, knowledge-rich education thatempowers pupils to reach their fullest potential. Spanning North Yorkshire, the East Riding ofYorkshire, North-East Lincolnshire, the East Midlands and London, our networkof 36 academies serves over 14,600 pupils and employs 2,300 dedicated staff.

Our family of schools includes 24 primaries, 10 secondaries,an all-through school in London's Olympic Park, and a special school inLincolnshire supporting pupils aged 2-19 with a broad range of specialeducational needs. As one of only 11system leaders nationwide, we are recognised for our unwavering commitment toeducational excellence, our innovative curriculum, and ability to drivesustained school improvement at scale. Atthe heart of our Mission is a deep belief in the transformative power ofeducation. We are committed to ensuringthat every child - regardless of their background - has access to anexceptional academic experience enriched by extensive co-curricularopportunities. From small ruralprimaries to large urban secondaries, our academies benefit from the strengthof a collaborative, values-driven community, in which expertise is shared, bestpractices are embedded, and each school retains its distinctive character.

We broaden the horizons of youngpeople by inspiring students to become their confident, academic best via aneducation that creates academically gifted, confident, well-rounded youngpeople in the classroom, in the workplace and in their communities.

We aredriven to provide our young people with access to a world-class education andenrichment experiences. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn and lead. From theclassroom to cultural visits, sports, music and arts and engaging with ourlocal communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambitionand unlock potential. The education and experiences we offer equips our youngpeople with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence tobecome outstanding citizens.

Whatever your role you will contributetowards creating a rich and exciting learning environment that also offers ourstudents an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.

We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happyto share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation'svision to give children better life chances through access to the besteducation and support we can give them.

The David Ross EducationTrust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair,equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for ourstudents and staff.

It is our objective toensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of theirmerits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicantson the basis of any protected characteristics.

Risk management is everyone's responsibility: comply withpolicies and procedures, and promptly elevate incidents, concerns to management.

TheDavid Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting thewelfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vettingappropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and EnhancedDBS check. Thesuccessful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfareand health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust.

All pre-employment checks are in line with"Keeping Children Safe in Education" statutory guidance.