SEN Unit - Inclusion Support Practitioner

Every; England; Remote; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD opportunities

Staff discounted schemes

Employee assistance programme

LGPS membership

Health and wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Castle Academy is recruiting an Inclusion Support Practitioner for the SEN Department (EYFS/KS1) to support teachers in delivering high-quality learning and to promote an inclusive classroom environment. The role involves planning and delivering lessons, leading small group activities, and occasionally covering classes as needed.

We are part of EMAT and seek a motivated colleague who values innovation and impact, with a commitment to safeguarding and equal opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers in delivering high-quality learning by planning and delivering lessons.
• Lead small group activities and cover classes when required.
• Help manage behaviour and contribute to the overall learning environment.

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent

Education Phases: Primary;

Working Patterns: Full-Time;

Key Stagess: Ks1;

Application Deadline: Friday, 16th October 2026

Interview Date: TBC

Expected Working Start Date: November 2026

Is a Shared Job: No

About us

Castle 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 inclusive curriculum which is driven by our values.

Job Description

Your career #EMATters! We are currently recruiting for a InclusionSupport Practitioner for our SEN Department (EYFS/KS1) who thinks beyond theclassroom. We are an organisation that recognises and values its diverseworkforce. Join us at EMAT to be part of a team that values innovation,inclusivity, and impact.

About EMAT

EMAT is an exciting, innovative, and growing organisation where westrive to do things differently, aligned with our core values and purpose: thatevery child deserves to be the best they can be. Our Trust was incorporated inJuly 2012 to establish, maintain, manage, and develop academies and freeschools as world-class centres of excellence. We are a collaborativepartnership that currently includes an all-through school in Northampton, asecondary school in Oundle, and 10 primary schools in Northamptonshire,Oxfordshire and Milton Keynes. By working for our Trust, you’ll be able to takeadvantage of a wealth of professional development and support opportunities, aswell as a range of employee benefits.

These include:

• Continuousprofessional development and training opportunities.


• Careerand leadership opportunities within our growing family of schools.


• Aconfidential 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme.


• Accessto the Local Government Pension Scheme


• Flujabs for all staff.


• Accessto health and wellbeing benefits, including an online GP.


• Accessto an employee lifestyle savings platform.


• Generousfamily leave.

General Roles and Responsibilities:

The role of the Inclusion Support Practitionersupports teachers in delivering high-quality learning by planning anddelivering lessons, leading small group activities, and covering classes whenrequired. This role will be key in enhancing student progress, managingbehaviour, and contributing to the overall learning environment.

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

EMAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare ofchildren and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share thiscommitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screeningappropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). References will be taken up beforeinterviews are offered.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications fromall 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 toraise any concerns relating to risk or wrongdoing. You will be responsible for ensuring that colleagues are supported where necessary to raise concernswithout blame or recrimination and should pro-actively raise concerns shouldthey come to your attention.