Inclusion Support Practitioner for Disadvantaged Students

Your career #EMATters! We are currently recruiting for a Inclusion Support Practitioner who thinks beyond the classroom. We are an organisation that recognises and values its diverse workforce. Join us at EMAT to be part of a team that values innovation, inclusivity, and impact.

About EMAT

EMAT is an exciting, innovative, and growing organisation where we strive to do things differently, aligned with our core values and purpose: that every child deserves to be the best they can be. Our Trust was incorporated in July 2012 to establish, maintain, manage, and develop academies and free schools as world-class centres of excellence. We are a collaborative partnership that currently includes an all-through school in Northampton, a secondary school in Oundle, and five primary schools in Northamptonshire and Milton Keynes. By working for our Trust, you’ll be able to take advantage of a wealth of professional development and support opportunities, as well as a range of employee benefits.

These include:

1. Continuous professional development and training opportunities.
2. Career and leadership opportunities within our growing family of schools.
3. A confidential 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme.
4. Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
5. A corporate eye care plan.
6. Flu jabs for all staff.
7. Cycle to work scheme.
8. Access to health and wellbeing benefits, including an online GP.
9. Access to an employee lifestyle savings platform.
10. Generous family leave.

About the School

Prince William School is located in Oundle, within easy commuting distance of Peterborough, Stamford, Kettering, Wellingborough, and Corby. It is a vibrant and friendly school that strives to deliver the challenging and inspirational curriculum our students need to prepare them for the ever-changing world of work. We have high expectations for all, and our aim is simple: to be the best school in Northamptonshire and beyond for every student, no matter what their ability or aspirations.

This is an exciting time for the school as examination results have seen rapid improvement and the school is expanding under the leadership of a new Headteacher. We are really proud of our 2024 exam results, with an estimate progress 8 score of 0.41 for Key Stage 4.

General Roles and Responsibilities:

1. Build positive and productive relationships with disadvantaged pupils and their families.
2. Act as a key point of contact for identified students and families.
3. Support pupils whose attendance, behaviour, wellbeing or engagement present barriers to learning.
4. Work with parents and carers to improve attendance, punctuality and engagement with school.
5. Deliver targeted interventions for disadvantaged and vulnerable pupils.
6. Monitor, review and evaluate the impact of interventions and support plans.
7. Support pupils during transition periods and key stages of education.
8. Promote positive attitudes towards learning, attendance and personal development.
9. Support the implementation of school behaviour and attendance policies.
10. Undertake home visits where appropriate and in line with school procedures.
11. Work collaboratively with external agencies to secure support for pupils and families.
12. Contribute to safeguarding processes and support vulnerable learners.
13. Support pupils in developing resilience, confidence and independence.
14. Monitor attendance, behaviour and progress data to identify trends and emerging concerns.
15. Prepare reports and updates for senior leaders regarding student engagement and intervention impact.
16. Support the effective use and monitoring of Pupil Premium funded interventions.

For more information or an informal conversation, please contact hannah.fajemiyo@central.emat.uk.

A Note for Recruitment Agencies

We have a team of internal recruiters, and we advertise our vacancies to attract candidates and not agency suppliers. If we need agency assistance, then we will reach out to our trusted partners. Any speculative CVs we receive will not be accepted as an introduction.

EMAT reserves the right to withdraw this advert early if a suitable candidate is found.

EMAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). References will be taken up before interviews are offered.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, or age.

EMAT encourage a “Speak Up” culture where colleagues are encouraged to raise any concerns relating to risk or wrongdoing. You will be responsible for ensuring that colleagues are supported where necessary to raise concerns without blame or recrimination and should pro-actively raise concerns should they come to your attention.