Inclusion Support Worker at Joseph Norton Academy

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  Job Reference #
EDV/2026/JNA/56173
  Location
Busker Lane, Scissett, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 9JU
  Contract Type
Permanent
  Contract Term
Full-Time
  Salary
£22,604.00 - £23,738.00 Annually (Actual)
Grade 7 32.5 hours a week, working term time plus 5 inset days.
  Closing Date
8:00am, 23rd Feb 2026
  Positions Available
1
   Positions Available        1
  Driving licence required
  Interview Date(s)
27th February 2026
   Interview Date(s)           27th February 2026
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About this Role

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. Our school is proud to offer a supportive team; high quality personalised training and an opportunity to work with utterly fabulous children and young people as outlined in our VALUES - We value respect, perseverance, cooperation and responsibility. These values are reflected in our Ways of Working.

As a School Inclusion Support Worker ISW at this school in Huddersfield, you will offer more than classroom support. You will make connections, develop relationships and help our pupils navigate the path to a better future. This includes:

  • Getting the classroom ready for lessons
  • Supporting the pupils in class
  • Helping those who need extra support
  • Completing pupils records
  • Taking the lead on specific activities and sessions
  • Providing learning routines at school, in the community and in the family home
  • Implement strategies/ use interventions to help students manage challenging behaviour

THE CANDIDATE

  • Experience in a school or similar setting
  • IDEALLY experience working with children/ young people with SEN / SEMH needs
  • Educated with GCSE Maths and English or equivalent 
  • Car driver with access to own vehicle OR willingness to learn (salary reflective if criteria not met)

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 

NEXT STEPS
If you are interested in this excellent opportunity simply clinic APPLY NOW alternatively if you have additional questions then please reach out to us: recruitment@sppartnership.co.uk 
If you are unsure if you meet all the criteria but have an interest in this opportunity then please do submit your application

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.

If this post isn't suitable, please review our other vacancies on our website


Contact Details

  Ruth Radcliffe
  07595 893094
  recruitment@sppartnership.co.uk

Joseph Norton Academy would like all candidates to answer specific questions for the personal statement section. For reference, here is a preview of the questions/headings:

  1. In one paragraph, please tell us why you are a suitable applicant for this role in our specialist school...
  2. In one paragraph, tell us why you are interested in this role...
  3. In one paragraph, tell us what you think are important skills for this position...
  4. In one paragraph, explain how you will help to keep our children safe...

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