1:1 Inclusion Assistant

About the school

Our school is located in the heart of Knebworth Village, which is a close community on the outskirts of Stevenage. Knebworth School is a magical place to learn and grow and a school where the children are at the centre of everything we do with inclusion and belonging close to our hearts. We are proud to call ourselves a No Outsiders school, where all members of our school community are celebrated, valued and represented.

Unique to our school is our strong team of passionate, caring staff and our wonderful children who are inquisitive, kind and love to learn. Everyone knows and respects one another and we are looking for that special someone who will share our school ethos and embody our school values of Respect, Responsibility and Resilience.

Knebworth School is a good school - Ofsted 2023. The report notes that Knebworth School is a home from home where everyone is included. It highlights the fact that pupils know the school values of respect, responsibility and resilience and behave well across the school, respecting everyone’s right to learn.

About the role
At Knebworth, we are an inclusive school with a strong committed team. We passionately believe in developing the whole child and giving them the secure foundations essential for them to be respectful, responsible, and resilient young adults who can thrive in an ever-changing world. Therefore, we are looking for someone who shares our ethos and will embody our school values. Our ideal candidate is someone who is nurturing, calm and dependable and who will reinforce pro-social behaviour and support pupils to make safe choices. They will provide a high standard of targeted support to the children they work with in class to support them to be successful.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about working with students to develop pro-social behaviours and self-regulation. Experience of working within a similar role is desirable but training will be provided for the right candidate. Full and Part Time options will be considered. We are a lovely school at the heart of a village community with a warm, friendly team of professionals. We have amazing children and supportive parents. We offer opportunities for professional development at all levels.

The successful applicant will:

• Share our school ethos and values
• Be proactive in reading and following the school behaviour policy
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn
• Be passionate about supporting children to be successful individuals
• Show empathy and understanding of children’s individual learning and circumstances
• Have excellent communication skills
• Have patience and good sense of humour
• Be flexible and adaptable
• Be willing to go the extra mile

Experience of working within a similar role is desirable but training will be provided for the right candidate as we are passionate about providing opportunities for professional development at all levels.

We can offer you:

• A school which is known for its exceptional teaching and learning with a curriculum that is both inspiring and ambitious.

• The autonomy to follow your passions and interests with a commitment to ongoing professional development.

• A commitment to ensuring a good work-life balance - “Staff appreciate the support leaders provide, and know that leaders take into account their well-being and workload” - Ofsted 2023.

• The most magical pupils who will make each and every day rewarding.

Safer Recruitment Practices

Knebworth School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check as well as other pre-appointment checks, including an online check, as outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education (September 2026).

To help us meet our high standards and aspirations of a fully diverse and inclusive workplace, we strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply and to join us.

For more information about the role please email head@knebworth.herts.sch.uk