Inclusion Support Assistant

Make a Real Difference Every Day

We are seeking a caring, enthusiastic, and dedicated Inclusion Support Assistant to join our Learning Support Team. This rewarding role involves supporting students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) to access learning, achieve their potential, and fully participate in school life.

Working closely with teachers, the SENDCo, parents, and external professionals, you will provide classroom, small-group, and individual support, helping students develop confidence, independence, resilience, and positive learning behaviours. You will assist with adapting resources, delivering targeted interventions, monitoring progress, and promoting an inclusive and supportive learning environment.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a passion for supporting young people and helping them succeed.
• Can build positive relationships with students, staff, and families.
• Is patient, flexible, and committed to inclusion and equality.
• Has strong communication and organisational skills.
• Is willing to undertake training and continuous professional development.

In return, we offer:

• A supportive and welcoming school community.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• The chance to make a meaningful impact on students' educational journeys.
• A rewarding role within a dedicated and committed team.

If you are passionate about supporting students to overcome barriers to learning and thrive both academically and personally, we would love to hear from you.

Why Join Philips High School

Our staff feel privileged to work at Philips High School, where we have made year on year improvements to life chances for young people. It is a truly inclusive and diverse community that fosters mutual respect, responsibility, and aspiration. Our highly motivated staff, in partnership with students, parents, and governors, work hard to ensure all students achieve their best outcomes academically and pastorally. By offering opportunities to excel, we aim to equip students to reach their full potential, fulfil their ambitions, and make a positive difference with pride and respect. Our year on year improvements in Attainment and Progress has placed us as the second best performing school in Bury for Attainment.

We are looking for a colleague who shares the clear vision that the child is at the heart of everything we do. One who can enjoy positive, professional relationships with young people and who demonstrates high levels of resilience and emotional intelligence. Every child is entitled to an outstanding education where they have excellent opportunities to achieve beyond their potential. We strive to develop the aspirations and values of every student and member of staff

We are laying strong foundations for growth and have a clear vision for the trust. This role is a key part of our growth strategy and could be an excellent opportunity for the right candidate ready for their next step. We are a values driven organisation, are highly ambitious, passionate about doing things with integrity whilst maintaining a good sense of humour.

We would be happy to arrange a visit to the school, where we can discuss with you the importance of the school within the local community and how, by working with us, you can be part of the team that builds on the past, ensures performance in the present and prepares the students for their future successes.

Please contact Philips High School on 0161 351 2200 or by emailing info@philipshigh.co.uk to arrange a visit.

Our Employee Benefits

At Oak Learning Partnership, you’ll find yourself in a vibrant, inclusive, and supportive environment, where everyone can grow, progress, and achieve a fulfilling career. We offer a fantastic range of rewards and benefits, challenging and interesting work, and opportunities to achieve your potential.

In return you will benefit from:

• Enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme with a generous employer contribution
• Excellent Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
• A strong and caring ethos among staff and students
• Networking opportunities across our trust
• Salary sacrifices cycle to work scheme
• Healthcare plan through Medicash and is an easy to use health insurance. The health cash plan provides cashback towards your everyday healthcare bills, benefiting from a range of digital and virtual tools to help you protect and improve your wellbeing. 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme emotional, financial and legal support to both you and your family by a team of qualified professionals
• Health and Wellbeing through Medicash with access to a 24/7 Telephone Support Service and Face to Face counselling service.

Application

To apply, follow the link - https://ce0218li.webitrent.com/ce0218li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC179GF.open?WVID=486436cxPO&VACANCY_ID=869583zB72

We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement, should we identify an appropriate candidate.

For further information about the role please contact Philips High School on 0161 351 2200 or by emailing info@philipshigh.co.uk

Oak Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in their care and expects everybody working for the organisation to share this commitment. To this end any offer of employment will be subject to safer recruitment checks and clearances.

Oak Learning Partnership

Our trust is cross phase and consists of primary, special, and secondary schools. We have a vision to transform lives through a highly inclusive approach.

‘Inclusion is at the heart of our trust’.