Inclusion Team Consultant

Perryfields Primary Pupil Referral Unit; Worcester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Perryfields Primary Pupil Referral Unit is seeking an experienced Inclusion Team Consultant to support pupils who may display challenging behaviours within a mainstream setting. You will work under the direction of the Inclusion Team Leader and Headteacher to provide expert inclusion strategies and support to school staff.

The role focuses on safeguarding, promoting wellbeing, and developing positive behaviour approaches in partnership with families and external agencies.

Qualifications

• Experience as Inclusion Consultant or equivalent with expertise in identifying pupils at risk of exclusion.
• Ability to motivate and support mainstream teachers and SENCOs to implement inclusion strategies.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting wellbeing; willingness to engage in CPD.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert inclusion strategies to support pupils at risk of exclusion.
• Work with staff, families, and external agencies to develop positive behaviour approaches.
• Support mainstream staff and SENCOs to implement inclusion practices.
• Contribute to safeguarding and wellbeing initiatives within the school.

Skills

Advanced inclusion knowledge

Behaviour management

Staff coaching

Collaborative working

Flexibility

Job description

Post Title: Inclusion Team Consultant

School: Perryfields Primary PRU

Grade/Scale: £28,210 - £29,585 ( including SEN Allowance)

Contract Type: Full time (35 hours per week) and term time only

Part-time hours will be considered

Reporting To: Headteacher

We are seeking an experienced, compassionate, and highly skilled Inclusion Consultant to join our dedicated team. Working under the direction of the Inclusion Team Leader and Headteacher, you will play a pivotal role in supporting mainstream school staff with pupils who may present with challenging behaviours, helping them to thrive within a mainstream educational setting.

This is a rewarding opportunity for a professional who is passionate about inclusion, relationship-based practice, and ensuring that every child has the support they need to succeed.

As an Inclusion Consultant, you will provide expert guidance and practical inclusion strategies to support pupils whose behaviour may place them at risk of exclusion. Working collaboratively with staff, families, and external agencies, you will help to develop positive behaviour approaches that promote engagement, wellbeing, and successful outcomes.

Perryfields Primary Pupil Referral Unit has been judged to be outstanding by Ofsted on five consecutive occasions but is excited about making things even better for our vulnerable pupils. We are seeking to appoint a hard-working, dedicated, enthusiastic and inspirational practitioner to join our ‘Outstanding’ team.

Perryfields provides provision for permanently excluded pupils, proactive behaviour courses for pupils at risk of permanent exclusion and inclusion support for 113 Primary, First and Middle schools in South Worcestershire.

If you are passionate about inclusion and have the skills and determination to support young people in overcoming barriers to learning, we would love to hear from you.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments will be subject to satisfactory enhanced DBS clearance and relevant pre-employment checks.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• High expectations and a commitment to inclusion.
• Advanced subject knowledge in identifying pupils at risk of exclusion and their specific needs.
• The ability to motivate and support mainstream teachers and SENCOs to implement appropriate inclusion strategies with pupils at risk of exclusion.
• A growth mind-set and a desire to continue your own continued professional development, alongside the willingness to learn and be reflective in your own practice.
• Ability to be flexible, adaptive and versatile in an ever-changing work environment.
• Ability to be able to work as part of an effective and successful team.
• Ability to be empathetic, caring and have a high level of humility.
• Ability to be able to work under your own initiative, showing creativity when faced with a challenge.
• A positive attitude towards work and a willingness to work hard.
• A commitment to engaging in Continuous Professional Development.

The successful candidate can expect:

• An excellent hardworking, happy team, with a positive ethos for inclusion and co-operation.
• A PRU with an outstanding reputation locally and nationally.
• A well-resourced vibrant school.
• A supportive and forward-thinking Leadership Team and Management Committee.
• Access to frequent and relevant CPD.

Visits to Perryfields Primary PRU are strongly recommended. To arrange an appointment or for further information please contact Mr Pete Hines (Headteacher) via [e-mail]

Disclosure Barring Service (DBS)

Disclosure Barring Service (DBS)
This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of criminal records via the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands, or final warnings, as well as convictions. The County Council has a commitment to safeguarding service users in our care.

Equality & Diversity: We are committed to equality of opportunity for all citizens and celebrates the diversity of all its residents.

Application Closing Date: 18th November 2026
Anticipated Interview Date: 24th November 2026

Attached documents
Inclusion Team Job Description 2026.docx
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Inclusion Team Person Specification 2026.docx