Job Description

Job Title: Inclusion Assistant
Location: Wellingborough, Northamptonshire
Salary: £90 - £100 per day (dependent on experience)
Contract Type: Full-Time / Long-Term
Start Date: ASAP

Inclusion Assistant - Wellingborough

Tradewind Recruitment are seeking a compassionate, dedicated, and proactive Inclusion Assistant to join a supportive secondary school in the Wellingborough area. This role focuses on helping students overcome barriers to learning, promoting inclusion, and ensuring all pupils feel supported, valued, and able to achieve their full potential.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in pastoral support, SEN, behaviour mentoring, or youth work.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support students with additional needs, including those with behavioural, emotional, or social challenges

  • Provide 1:1 and small-group interventions to promote positive engagement

  • Assist in implementing personalised support plans

  • Build strong, trust-based relationships with pupils

  • Promote inclusion within the classroom and wider school environment

  • Liaise with teaching staff, pastoral teams, and external agencies where appropriate

  • Contribute to maintaining a safe, supportive, and nurturing school culture

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

  • Experience supporting children or young people (school-based or similar)

  • A patient, empathetic, and resilient approach

  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills

  • Confidence in supporting behaviour, wellbeing, or SEN needs

  • A genuine passion for helping students succeed and feel included

  • An enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)

Why Work with Tradewind Recruitment?

  • Competitive daily rates, paid weekly

  • Access to over 2,500 free CPD courses via The National College

  • Ongoing support from an experienced consultant

  • Opportunities for long-term or permanent roles

  • Refer-a-friend bonuses

  • A rewarding role where you can make a real difference

If you're passionate about supporting young people and promoting inclusion within a school setting, we'd love to hear from you.