Specialist Inclusion Practitioner
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Specialist Inclusion Practitioner
Location: NN3, Northampton
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Age Range: 16–19 learners
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Specialist Inclusion Practitioner to join our supportive education team in NN3. This rewarding role involves supporting young people aged 16–19 with a range of additional needs, helping them achieve positive educational and personal outcomes in a safe, inclusive environment.
About the Role
The successful candidate will work closely with students who have:
- Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
- Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
- English as an Additional Language (EAL)
You will provide tailored support both in and outside the classroom, helping learners overcome barriers to education, develop confidence, and engage positively with learning.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide targeted 1:1 and small-group support for students with SEMH, SEND, and EAL needs
- Support students’ emotional wellbeing, behaviour regulation, and engagement in learning
- Work collaboratively with teaching staff, pastoral teams, and external professionals
- Adapt communication and learning approaches to meet individual student needs
- Promote inclusion, independence, and positive outcomes for all learners
- Assist with implementing EHCP targets and personalised support plans
- Build strong, trusting relationships with students and families
The Ideal Candidate Will Have
- Experience supporting young people with SEMH, SEND, or EAL needs
- A calm, patient, and empathetic approach
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Understanding of safeguarding and inclusive practice
- The ability to manage challenging behaviour positively and professionally
- Relevant qualifications in education, inclusion, youth work, or mental health support (desirable)
What We Offer
- A supportive and inclusive working environment
- Opportunities for professional development and training
- The chance to make a meaningful difference in young people’s lives
- A collaborative and dedicated staff team
To apply, please send your CV and a short covering statement outlining your experience and suitability for the role.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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⭐ Highlight your SEMH, SEND or EAL experience prominently as these are the core requirements for supporting 16-19 learners
📊 Quantify your impact: 'Supported 12 SEND students to achieve 85% attendance improvement over one academic year'
🎯 Emphasise your safeguarding knowledge and DBS clearance as Teaching Personnel requires statutory compliance
🤝 Showcase examples of collaborative work with teaching staff and external professionals mentioned in the role
🌐 Demonstrate understanding of EHCP processes and personalised support plan implementation for this specialist role
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- •Supported 15 students aged 16-19 with SEMH needs, achieving 78% improvement in classroom engagement through tailored behaviour regulation strategies
- •Implemented EHCP targets for 8 SEND learners, collaborating with pastoral teams to deliver personalised support plans resulting in 85% target achievement
- •Provided 1:1 and small-group EAL support to 12 students, adapting communication approaches that improved English proficiency scores by average 2 levels
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Dear Hiring Manager,
Teaching Personnel's commitment to supporting 16-19 learners with additional needs aligns perfectly with my passion for inclusive education, which is why I am writing to apply for the Specialist Inclusion Practitioner role in Northampton. My experience in SEMH support and EHCP implementation makes me well-suited to provide the targeted 1:1 and small-group interventions your students require.
My background in supporting young people with SEND, EAL and emotional wellbeing needs has equipped me with the patience and adaptability essential for this role. I understand the importance of building trusting relationships with both students and families while working collaboratively with teaching staff and external professionals.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›How would you implement EHCP targets for a student with complex SEND needs?
- ›What strategies would you use to support a 16-year-old with SEMH needs who refuses to engage in learning?
- ›How do you adapt communication approaches for EAL learners with varying English proficiency levels?
- ›Describe your understanding of the DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education'
- ›What methods would you use to track and evidence progress for students with additional needs?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time you helped a young person overcome a significant barrier to learning
- ›Describe a situation where you had to manage challenging behaviour while maintaining a positive relationship
- ›Give an example of how you've worked collaboratively with teaching staff to support a student
- ›Tell me about a time you had to adapt your approach to meet an individual student's needs
- ›Describe how you would build trust with a reluctant 17-year-old learner with SEMH needs
STAR answer examples
Model answers using the Situation-Task-Action-Result framework. Adapt to your own experience.
Tell me about a time you helped a young person overcome a significant barrier to learning
Describe a situation where you had to manage challenging behaviour while maintaining a positive relationship