Senior Inclusion Support Worker

UTC Leeds; Leeds; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

UTC Leeds is seeking a Senior Inclusion Support Worker to work with the SENCO, teachers, and support staff to drive inclusive practice for our students at Leeds campus. You will deliver literacy interventions and support 1:1 and small groups to help pupils catch up in reading, writing and phonics.

The role offers training and CPD, with a focus on developing literacy skills and an inclusive learning environment within a supportive Trust.

Qualifications

• Deliver reading, writing and numeracy interventions.
• Support SENCO in coordinating SEN plans and intervention delivery.
• Teach small groups and provide 1:1 support to catch up on literacy.

Responsibilities

• Deliver interventions and academic lessons to small groups and 1:1 for literacy catch-up.
• Support curriculum delivery and SEN plan implementation under guidance from SENCO and English department.
• Attend CPD and contribute to a growing Trust’s staff wellbeing and career progression.

Skills

Literacy support

Small group instruction

SEN awareness

Phonics training

Job description

Your Role

Senior Inclusion Support Worker

UTC Leeds, Sayner Road, Leeds, LS10 1LA.

Pay Scale: SCP 18-22 (£32,578 - £34,812 per annum FTE)

Actual Salary: £27,577 - £29,468 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Start date: ASAP

The candidate will work closely with the SENCO (Special Educational Needs Coordinator), class teachers and other support staff to drive inclusive practice for our students in our college. This role will be to support class teachers/SENDCO in the coordination of SEN (Special Education Needs) Plan, deliver reading, writing and numeracy intervention, support colleagues and teach small groups of children. The role will ensure that, as part of the team, our young people enjoy an inclusive experience.

The successful applicant will be primarily delivering interventions and academic lessons to small groups and 1:1 for students who need to catch up on their understanding within literacy. They will work under guidance from the SENCO and English department. Training will be provided to support with the delivery of phonics and reading comprehension.

The Senior Inclusion Support Worker will also provide support to students to help overcome barriers to learning and support teachers' delivery of the curriculum. The ideal candidate is passionate about education, patient and has a strong understanding of literacy development.

If you are considering a route into teaching, this is a perfect way to gain experience. With the appropriate qualifications, you could then go on to apply to train to teach with us on our exciting 1-year programme through the School Direct initiative in partnership with Leeds Trinity University and Leeds Beckett University.

In return, you will enjoy access to high quality CPD. You will also be joining a happy Trust where 95% of colleagues agreed that they enjoy working here and 92% would recommend us to a friend or colleague. Our commitment to staff wellbeing means we prioritise staff mental health, drive down unnecessary workload and support our colleagues to progress in their careers.

This role provides a real opportunity for you to make your mark, and as a growing Trust with an excellent reputation, there are always opportunities for career development.

Want to know more? We welcome you to come and visit the academy. Please contact Emma McMahon, PA to the Principal [e-mail] to book a visit.

Closing date: Tuesday 22 September 2026

Interview date: Tuesday 29 September 2026

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers, contractors and visitors to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service and other statutory checks.

Safeguarding Information

Resilience Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff, volunteers, visitors and contractors to share this commitment. Shortlisted applicants will undergo relevant checks in line with statutory guidance and all appointees will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service