Lead Inclusion Support Practitioner

Every; Northampton, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD opportunities

Local Government Pension Scheme

Health & wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Northampton International Academy, part of EMAT, is opening an ARP for up to 30 students with EBSA, anxiety, or ASD diagnoses, requiring an experienced Inclusion Support Practitioner (Therapeutic) to support social, academic and clinical needs.

Opened Sept 2026, you will work with pupils in classrooms and therapeutic sessions, liaising with parents and external practitioners to ensure safeguarding and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Provide direct support to pupils with emotional and social needs.
• Work with designated pupils in classroom and therapeutic sessions.
• Collaborate with parents, carers and external practitioners.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to statutory duties for pupils with EBSA, anxiety, or ASD by providing direct support.
• Support teaching staff and external clinicians in therapeutic sessions.
• Help eradiate barriers to accessing education and support students’ wellbeing.

Job description

Lead Inclusion Support Practitioner (Northampton International Academy)

Location: Northampton International Academy, UK

Contract Type: Permanent

Education Phases: Through School;

Job Roles: Other Support;

Working Patterns: Full-Time;

Application Deadline: Friday, 16th October 2026

Interview Date: TBC

Expected Working Start Date: November 2026

Is a Shared Job: No

About us

Northampton International 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 curriculum which is driven by our values. We believe in the transformational power of education. Transformation is in the very fabric of our building, having been transformed from the derelict and disused Royal Mail sorting office into a state-of-the-art educational facility. We offer a broad and balanced curriculum, with key stage 3 learners accessing the specialist facilities on a rotational basis. In addition to our subject-based curriculum, our character education has been introduced throughout our all-through school as its DNA from reception through to Year 13. This character curriculum helps to prepare children for future learning and their adult lives. Focusing on the characteristics of Responsibility, Collaboration, Respect, Care, Excellence and Aspiration, our DNA of NIA complements our subject curriculum and our House system. As a school, we are still growing and we have a range of exciting opportunities across the school including positions with additional responsibilities. One of those exciting opportunities is to be part of the Combined Cadet Force with the Navy which now has a unit within NIA.

Job Description

Your career#EMATters!

We areopening a new ARP for up to 30 students with Emotionally Based SchoolAvoidance, a diagnosis of Anxiety and/or an ASC diagnosis who are currentlyengaging with external practitioners (eg – CAMHS) or are open to receivingclinical support. The young person’s profile will be one of social andemotional vulnerability who is finding it difficult to attend school. The ARPis due to open to its first students in a phased entry in September 2026. Thisis an excellent opportunity for an experienced and committed Inclusion Support Practitioner (Therapeutic) to join us in the role of supporting thesocial, academic, and clinical needs of the young people who will join the ARP.

About EMAT

EMAT is anexciting, innovative, and growing organisation where we strive to do thingsdifferently, aligned with our core values and purpose: that every childdeserves to be the best they can be. Our Trust was incorporated in July 2012 toestablish, maintain, manage, and develop academies and free schools asworld-class centres of excellence. We are a collaborative partnership thatcurrently includes an all-through school in Northampton, a secondary school inOundle, and 10 primary schools in Northamptonshire, Oxfordshire and MiltonKeynes. By working for our Trust, you’ll be able to take advantage of a wealthof professional development and support opportunities, as well as a range ofemployee benefits.

• Continuous professionaldevelopment and training opportunities.
• Career and leadershipopportunities within our growing family of schools.
• A confidential 24-hour EmployeeAssistance Programme.
• Access to the Local GovernmentPension Scheme
• Flu jabs for all staff.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Access to health and wellbeingbenefits, including an online GP.
• Access to an employee lifestylesavings platform.
• Generous family leave.
• 40 days annual leave

General Roles and Responsibilities

• To contribute to statutory duties for pupils with EBSA, Anxiety, and/or adiagnosis of ASD or on the pathway to diagnosis by providing direct support toindividuals and small groups of pupils.
• To support teaching staff and external clinical staff by working withdesignated pupils both in the classroom and through therapeutic sessions.
• To work in partnership with parents, carers and external practitionersalongside ARP staff.
• To work towards eradicating barriers to accessing education and supportingyoung people’s physical, social, emotional well-being alongside integrationinto the ARP.
• To deliver one to one/small group therapeutic interventions and support thelearning of pupils as directed by the Lead Teacher or ARP Leader.

For moreinformation or an informal conversation, please [e-mail]

A Note for Recruitment Agencies

We have ateam of internal recruiters, and we advertise our vacancies to attractcandidates and not agency suppliers. If we need agency assistance, then we willreach out to our trusted partners. Any speculative CVs we receive will not beaccepted as an introduction.

EMATreserves the right to withdraw this advert early if a suitable candidate isfound.

EMAT iscommitted to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and youngpeople and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriateto the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure andBarring Service (DBS). References will be taken up before interviews areoffered.

We are anequal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitablyqualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief,sexual orientation, gender reassignment, or age.

EMATencourage a “Speak Up” culture where colleagues are encouraged to raise anyconcerns relating to risk or wrongdoing. You will be responsible for ensuringthat colleagues are supported where necessary to raise concerns without blameor recrimination and should pro-actively raise concerns should they come toyour attention.

NIA Lead ISP for ARP Application Pack.pdf