Inclusion Support Worker

Contract: Fixed Term until 16th July 2027

Hours: 37.5hrs per week, 39 weeks per year (term time only plus inset days).

Monday to Friday, working hours are 8am to 4pm (with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break) with some flexibility around the start time to allow for an earlier start.

Closing Date: Midnight on Monday 19th October 2026

Interviews: Friday 23rd October 2026

Are YOU passionate about helping students achieve high attendance at school? Do YOU want to work in a supportive team and academy that values your contribution?

Since joining United Learning in August 2019, Avonbourne Academies have gone from strength to strength:

• Avonbourne Boys’ Academy – Rated OUTSTANDING in November 2023
• Avonbourne Girls’ Academy – Rated OUTSTANDING in all categories in October 2024

So, what’s stopping YOU from applying to be our Inclusion Support Worker.

About the role

We are looking to appoint an Inclusion Support Worker to work with students with SEND to ensure high levels of attendance are achieved by engaging with families to ensure that regular attendance is maintained and barriers to attendance are broken down. You will lead targeted interventions for identified SEND students and develop personalised support plans.

You will support students within lessons to maximise engagement and work with teaching staff to implement effective classroom strategies for students with SEND and mental health needs.

About you

The successful candidate will:

• be highly motivated and enthusiastic.
• be dedicated to setting high standards and expectations in student attendance.
• have good communication skills as you will be a crucial point of contact between home and the Academies.
• act as a role model to students so professionalism and confidentiality will be your key attributes.

Why join Avonbourne?

At Avonbourne Academies, our work is guided by five core REACH values: Respect, Equality, Ambition, Community, and Hard Work & Determination. These values underpin everything we do, from the way we teach and lead, to the culture we build for our students and staff. We believe in developing not only academic excellence, but strong character, resilience and integrity. As part of our team, you will play an important role in modelling and nurturing these qualities in the young people we serve.

We can offer you:

• an excellent working environment
• the opportunity to work as part of a supportive team
• one personal day every academic year
• access to the Local Government Pension Scheme – Avonbourne contribute 23.6% each month on top of your contribution!
• occupational sick pay, protecting you and your family
• access to our health care cash planand rewards scheme after six months service.
• continuous Professional Development options that will be tailored to your needs.
• competitive maternity, paternity and adoption benefits.

Avonbourne Academies are an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.

Note – We reserve the right to close the vacancy early prior to the published closing date and interview and offer to a strong candidate. It is strongly recommended that candidates submit their application as soon as possible. No further applications will be accepted once closed.

To apply, please complete the online application form.

For more information about this role please contact:

HRAvonbourne@avonbourneacademy.org.uk

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