Inclusion Support Worker

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people with complex needs? Do you believe that every child deserves a safe, predictable, and inclusive environment to thrive?

Joseph Norton Academy in Huddersfield is a special academy educating children and young people with complex Social, Emotional and Mental Health difficulties across Kirklees. With our new school underway in Deighton we are recruiting ready for our growth.

We are seeking a dedicated, warm and resilient Inclusion Support Worker to join our team. In this vital role, you will work across the school, community, and family homes to ensure our pupils engage safely and effectively in a wide range of academic, vocational, and extracurricular activities.

As an Inclusion Support Worker (ISW), your role extends beyond standard classroom support. You will be instrumental in building connections, developing strong relationships, and guiding our pupils toward a positive future.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Prepare the classroom environment to optimise learning

• Support pupils in class to access academic and vocational learning

• Act as a co-regulator for students experiencing emotional distress, employing trauma-informed approaches to foster readiness for learning

• Maintain accurate record-keeping by completing pupil records

• Lead specific activities and sessions

• Implement consistent learning routines at school, in the community, and in the family home to boost attendance and engagement

• Utilise approved de-escalation techniques and physical intervention, when necessary, to ensure the safety of students and staff during periods of crisis

What you will need:

• Experience working in a school or similar setting

• Ideally, experience working with children/young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN) / Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs

• Education with GCSEs in Maths and English, or an equivalent qualification

• Hold a driving license with access to your own vehicle, OR a willingness to learn (this criterion will impact the starting salary if not met but we will offer support with driving lessons)

What we offer:

• A values-driven, supportive environment.

• High-quality, personalised training

• The opportunity to work with extraordinary young people

• Starting salary of £22,604 actual annual salary (FTE = £29,540).

• 32.5 hours per week, Mon-Fri, term time only + 5 inset days

• Amazing benefits working for our Wellspring trust.

Our culture is built on the core values of Respect, Perseverance, Cooperation, and Responsibility, which are reflected in our Ways of Working.

To apply for this excellent opportunity, please click APPLY NOW. For additional questions, please contact sarah.summersall-frith@josephnorton.co.uk

We encourage all interested candidates to submit an application, even if they do not meet every criterion.

We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion.

We want our people to reflect our diverse communities and create a safe space in which everyone belongs. We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds and especially those from under-represented groups including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All posts are offered subject to enhanced DBS checks and appropriate references. All posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early so if you are interested - apply ASAP.