Vacancies

Inclusion Assistant

Job Introduction

37 Hours per Week – Term Time only (39 weeks) Mon – Thurs 8:00am – 4:00pm Fri 8:00am – 3:30pm

HCC Grade C FTE £25,186 - £26,244 Actual £21,543.72 - £22,448.76

We are looking to recruit a caring and approachable Inclusion Assistant to join our dynamic Pastoral Support Team from 1 September 2026.

The successful candidate will provide high-quality administrative support to the school’s Inclusion team, ensuring that vulnerable and disadvantaged pupils receive effective support, monitoring and opportunities to achieve their full potential.

The postholder will coordinate and maintain accurate records, support communication between staff, families and external agencies, and contribute to the effective implementation of strategies that promote inclusion, equality, wellbeing and achievement for all pupils, including:

Gypsy, Roma and Traveller (GRT) pupils
Pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
Pupil Premium (PP) pupils
Pupils with English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Looked After Children (LAC) and Previously Looked After Children (PLAC)

Essential Skills & Experience

Experience of working in an administrative role, preferably within an education setting.
Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to maintain accurate records and manage confidential information.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, families and professionals.
Competent use of IT systems, including Microsoft Office and databases.
Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.

Desirable Skills & Experience

Experience supporting vulnerable children and young people.
Knowledge of SEND processes and inclusive practice.
Experience working with disadvantaged pupils or families.
Understanding of safeguarding procedures.
Experience working with external agencies.

What Swanmore College can offer you:

Free on-site parking
Free Staff Membership of our Fitness Suite with exclusive staff only times
Staff extra-curricular activities such as Yoga and Football
Access to a wealth of Continuing Professional Development, such as TES Develop
Free refreshments and fresh fruit
Employee Assistance Programme
Free Microsoft Office for home

The role profile, application form and equalities monitoring form can all be found on our website for download at www.swanmore-school.co.uk/about/vacancies or below. Your completed forms should be sent to Mrs M Smith (HR & SLT Officer) at recruitment@swanmore-sec.hants.sch.uk .

Please be advised that occasionally the application form may not download if you are using an iPhone or iPad. If this should happen, please email recruitment@swanmore-sec.hants.sch.uk and we would be happy to send you the forms via email.

We reserve the right to close the advert early dependent on numbers and quality of applicants.

Closing date: - Noon Monday 6 July 2026

Interview Date: - w/c 13 July 2026

Safer Recruitment

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

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