Trust Primary Inclusion and Engagement Practitioner at The Howard Academy Trust

The Howard Academy Trust is seeking a highly effective Trust Primary Inclusion and Engagement practitioner, to start from October 2026. This role will be based within the Senior Leadership Team, within the Central Operations Team of the Trust.

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Trust Inclusion and Attendance Lead to improve attendance, inclusion and outcomes for vulnerable pupils across our primary academies. Working closely with schools, families and external agencies, you will lead support for pupils facing complex barriers to education, including EBSA, SEND and SEMH needs, while driving consistent, evidence-informed practice and building capacity across the Trust. This is an exciting opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of children and families.

The successful candidate will be a hardworking self-starter, who has a sound understanding of all aspects of Inclusion and Engagement support. They will be proactive and be able to travel between all schools within the Trust according to the responsibilities and needs of the service.

This is a Full time, 3 year Fixed Term due to mainstream inclusion funding with a view to becoming permanent , Term Time only plus 2 weeks (40 weeks per year), paid on the NJC PAY SCALE B2 point 26-30 (FTE £37,280.00 - £40,777.00 – actual salary calculated on a pro rata basis which equates to £33,328.86 - £36,455.23 per annum)

The working pattern will consist of 37 hours per week, Monday - Friday, with a 30 minute unpaid break each day.

Why Join Us:

As well as working for a Trust that improves people’s lives every day, you will enjoy:

· Competitive Salary package

· LGPS pension (with employer contributions of 22.5%)

· Heavily subsidised private healthcare

· Employee Assistance Programme

· Access to CPD and a commitment to your learning and growth

· Discounted gym membership

· Free flu jabs

· A welcoming work environment and teamwork

· Hybrid working

If you would like to arrange a call, have any questions or require further information, please contact the Director of AP Education, Caron Johnson, via email - cjohnson@thatrust.org.uk.

We reserve the right to alter our interview dates and close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.