Inclusion Support Practitioner for Secondary Phase

Job Summary

The ISP (Inclusion Support Practitioner) role at NIA is a new innovative and exciting opportunity to be the conduit of support to ensure that all our children can 'be the best they can be'.

We are looking for talented and driven individuals who can work within a team to enhance the curriculum delivery across our secondary phase.

The roll of the ISP in the secondary phase offers a flexible pattern of working to suit your passions, aspirations and expertise when working and inspiring the next generation to succeed.

We are looking for ISP's to work specifically within our core curriculum areas of:

• Maths
• English
• Science

As a curriculum ISP you will work within these subject areas as part of the curriculum team to ensure all our children make accelerated progress and experience success throughout and beyond their education.

In addition if you have a passion for supporting children who have additional Special educational needs or disability, then we are looking for ISPs to join our team to work within the SEND team at NIA working with our identified SEND learners then we are looking for ISP's to support our EHCP learners in and out of the classroom in small groups to deliver targeted intervention pathways to enable greater access to the curriculum so that our children secure successful outcomes in the preparation for adulthood.

If you have a passion for working with amazing young people along with an enthusiasm for any of these opportunities, then NIA is the place for you.

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:

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

About the School

Northampton International Academy is a local school with a global vision and this is at the very core of our curriculum offer. Every school in the East Midlands Academy Trust (EMAT) is committed to providing the highest standard of education so that all children are supported to be the best that they can be. This will be achieved by the delivery of a well-planned and highly effective curriculum which is driven by our values. We believe in the transformational power of education. Transformation is in the very fabric of our building, having been transformed from the derelict and disused Royal Mail sorting office into a state-of-the-art educational facility. We offer a broad and balanced curriculum, with key stage 3 learners accessing the specialist facilities on a rotational basis. In addition to our subject-based curriculum, our character education has been introduced throughout our all-through school as its DNA from reception through to Year 13. This character curriculum helps to prepare children for future learning and their adult lives. Focusing on the characteristics of the DNA of NIA complements our subject curriculum and our House system. As a school, we are still growing. and we have a range of exciting opportunities across the school including positions with additional responsibilities. One of those exciting opportunities is to be part of the Combined Cadet Force with the Navy who now have a unit within NIA.

General Roles and Responsibilities:

• Support the learning, development, and wellbeing of individual students, small groups, or whole classes.
• Deliver targeted interventions (e.g. Phonics, Literacy, SEMH, Metacognition) informed by educational research.
• Conduct assessments (Lucid, dyslexia, dyscalculia) to identify learning needs and guide support strategies.
• Track and evaluate student progress using platforms like Edukey, IEPs, and Pupil Passports.
• Supervise students during lunch, break, and wraparound care, promoting safety and positive behaviour.
• Foster strong relationships with students, families, and staff to support inclusive learning.
• Plan and deliver lessons under teacher direction, including providing cover when needed.
• Collaborate with SENDCo and contribute to intervention planning and review meetings.
• Promote emotional wellbeing, inclusion, and the academy's values and behaviour policies.
• Commit to ongoing professional development through research-informed practice.

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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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £21,870.00 per year

Work Location: In person