Senior Inclusion Support Worker

The Methodist Church in Britain; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health cash plan

Discounted gym membership

24/7 GP helpline

Retail discounts and cashback

Counselling

Wellbeing days

Career progression within growing MAT

Apprenticeship route to Level 3 TA

Job summary

Lakay Lane Primary School, part of Prince Albert Community Trust, is recruiting a senior inclusion support worker to support pupils with SEND in mainstream classes or the Resource Base, promoting inclusive practice as the trust expands its specialist provision.

This term-time only role (33.5 hours/week) is based in Birmingham, with focus on safeguarding, collaboration with families and ongoing professional development within a growing multi-academy trust.

Qualifications

• Passion for helping children with SEND to reach their potential.
• Strong literacy and numeracy skills.
• Effective communication with pupils, parents and colleagues.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Adaptable, enthusiastic and motivated.
• Ability to build positive relationships with families and the wider community.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEND in mainstream classes or Resource Base.
• Help create a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment.
• Help every child to thrive, succeed and feel valued.
• Contribute to inclusive practice across the trust as provision expands.

Skills

SEND support

Literacy & numeracy

Communication

Independent & team work

Adaptability

Community relationships

Safeguarding

Job description

Lakay Lane Primary School, part of Prince Albert Community Trust, is recruiting a senior inclusion support worker to work with pupils who have special educational needs, in mainstream classes or the school's Resource Base. The post centres on helping children with SEND to learn, feel safe and take part, with a focus on inclusive practice as the trust expands its specialist provision. It is term-time only, with 33.5 hours a week. Fluent spoken English is essential, and visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Support pupils with SEND in mainstream classes or the Resource Base provision
• Help create a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment
• Help every child to thrive, succeed and feel valued
• Contribute to inclusive practice across the trust's schools as resource base provision expands

What's required

Skills & knowledge

• Passion for helping children with SEND reach their potential
• Strong literacy and numeracy skills
• Communicates effectively with pupils, parents and colleagues
• Works independently and as part of a team
• Adaptable, enthusiastic and highly motivated
• Builds positive relationships with families and the wider community

Other

• Commitment to continuous professional development
• Fluent spoken English
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

What's offered

• Health cash plan
• Discounted gym membership
• 24/7 GP helpline
• Retail discounts and cashback
• Free, confidential advice and counselling
• Dedicated wellbeing days
• Career progression within a growing multi-academy trust
• Apprenticeship route to a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification