Inclusion Assistant

Category: Education Support (School Based)

Closing Date: Thu, Apr 30, 2026

Job Weeks: 39 Weeks

Hours: 35 hours per week

Type: Permanent , Part Time

Job Reference: APR

Salary: Support Staff Pay Scale E: £21,843 to £23,281 pro-rata per annum (Actual) £26,403 - £28,142 full time/full year equivalent

Part Time: 35 hours per week over 5 days from Monday to Friday

Working Weeks: 39 week

Charles Darwin Primary is looking for an enthusiastic and inspiring Inclusion Assistant to join our team and work primarily to support our Inclusion Lead.

What You'll Be Doing

• Support and promote an inclusive culture throughout the school, enabling all students to fulfil their potential, and support them in overcoming any barriers to learning.
• Provide support and guidance for our most vulnerable pupils so that our school is able to meet their needs and pupils make good progress.
• Develop, resource and deliver targeted activities to small groups or individual pupils to support pupils in overcoming barriers to learning and encourage positive attitudes and behaviour.
• Liaise with the senior team, Inclusion lead, PSA, teachers and other support staff including, but not limited to, teachers at the school, education specialists and parents/carers.
• Establish links and facilitate support from external agencies to ensure that pupils' needs are met, which may include attending relevant meetings, e.g. Early Help Support Plan meetings, EHCP reviews.

About You

You will be someone with empathy, patience, adaptability, strong communication, and problem-solving skills to support diverse student needs effectively. You will also have organisational skills to manage tasks, a collaborative mindset to work with a team, and resilience to navigate challenges.

• GSCE (or equivalent NVQ Level 2) Maths and English
• Experience of working with pupils of relevant age in a learning environment and supporting children's behaviour in a positive manner
• Experience of working in roles that expect a high level of contact with parents or members of the public and ability to interact well with all stakeholders
• First aid certificate
• Experience with recording and analysing data

Why Join Inspiration Trust

At Inspiration Trust, we believe in the power of education to transform lives. You'll be joining a supportive, forward-thinking organisation that values professional development, collaboration, and innovation. We provide opportunities for growth and empower you to make a real impact in schools across Norfolk and north Suffolk. As part of our thriving network of talented teachers, leaders, and support staff, you'll receive a varied professional development programme designed to help you be the best you can be.

We offer:

• Generous annual leave, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with excellent employer contributions
• Health Plan and Employee Assistance Programme, including 24/7 virtual GP access, mental health support and claim-back options for healthcare costs
• Cycle-to-work scheme, retail and theatre discounts (including discounted shopping vouchers, dentist and gym memberships), and salary sacrifice options (including home technology).
• Free parking at most sites
• Personalised CPD and development programmes
• A structured and specific induction programme.

Terms and conditions apply. Some benefits are only available following successfully passing probation.

Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities

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

All staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks. We are an equal opportunities employer.

For further information about this vacancy please contact us using Ref: APR .