Join Our Dedicated Team: Inclusion Support Worker at Joseph Norton Academy in Huddersfield

Are you passionate about making a tangible difference in the lives of young people with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs?

Joseph Norton Academy is a supportive, dedicated environment committed to providing outstanding education and therapeutic support to students with complex SEMH needs. We believe that every student deserves the opportunity to thrive, achieve their potential, and transition successfully into adult life. We are looking for a highly motivated, resilient, and compassionate Inclusion Support Worker to join our fantastic team.

We are recruiting ahead of a significant expansion that will see the school move from Scissett to Deighton an exciting time to be joining us.

The Role:

As an Inclusion Support Worker, you will be instrumental in:

• 1:1 and Small Group Support: Working closely with individual students or small groups to support their engagement in learning, manage their emotional responses, and develop essential coping strategies.

• Behaviour and Crisis Management: Implementing tailored support plans and positive behaviour strategies, providing de-escalation support during times of crisis, and helping students regulate their emotions.

• Curriculum Access: Removing barriers to learning and assisting students in accessing a broad and balanced curriculum.

• Liaison: Communicating effectively with teachers, parents/carers, therapists, and external agencies to ensure a consistent, holistic approach to student well-being.

• Promoting Inclusion: Championing an inclusive atmosphere where every student feels safe, respected, and valued.

We Are Looking For Someone Who Is:

✅ Experienced in working with children or young people with SEMH, challenging behaviour, and/or complex needs. 

✅ Resilient, empathetic, and patient, with a positive 'can-do' attitude. 

✅ Able to establish strong, trusting, and professional relationships with students. 

✅ A proactive team player with excellent communication skills. 

✅ Committed to ongoing professional development and safeguarding. 

✅ Holds GCSE Maths/ English or equivalent + a L3 qualification

Why Join Joseph Norton ℅ SPP Wellspring Trust

⭐ Supportive Environment: Work within a dedicated, multi-disciplinary team of teachers, external professionals, and support staff.
⭐ Purpose-Driven Role: Wake up knowing your work directly impacts a child's future.
⭐ Professional Growth: Receive specialist training and continuous professional development (CPD) tailored to SEMH best practice
⭐You are joining us during ahead of an exciting school expansion
⭐ Independent SAS school advisory service accessible for all staff
⭐ Wellbeing champions on site all schools
⭐ Please review all benefits working for our Wellspring trust 

SALARY/ HOURS
Starting salary for a ISW Inclusion Support Worker (Grade 7) is £22,604  actual annual salary (FTE = £29,540) working 32.5 hours per week Mon-Fri term time only + 5 inset days + amazing benefits working for our Wellspring trust 
Working hours are 8.50am - 3.30pm (accept Tues & Thurs till 4.30pm for CPD and Friday 3.10pm)

Next Steps For more information please refer to the job description attached. If you are interested in this excellent opportunity simply click APPLY NOW alternatively if you have additional questions then please reach out to Caroline the Recruitment Manager: recruitment@sppartnership.co.uk 

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 advertisement early or extend the application deadline.
If this post isn't suitable please review our other vacancies.  You can find these here.   Previous applicants need not apply