At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children's development through engaging activities and build strong relationships with families.
- Company: Join Hardingstone Academy, a growing school committed to inclusivity and excellence.
- Benefits: Enjoy professional development, health benefits, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Flexible working hours and opportunities for career growth within a collaborative trust.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while working in a dynamic and innovative team.
- Qualifications: Passion for education and experience in supporting diverse learners.
The predicted salary is between 33865 - 41391 £ per year.
Location: West Northamptonshire, UK
Salary: £21,870
Contract Type: Permanent
Education Phases: Primary
Job Roles: Other Support
Working Patterns: Full-Time
Application Deadline: Friday, 25th September 2026
Interview Date: TBC
Expected Working Start Date: October 2026
Visa Sponsorship Available: No
Is a Shared Job: No
About us
Hardingstone is a growing academy in a village location on the outskirts of Northampton offering excellent learning and enrichment opportunities for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is an exciting time of expansion for the school providing several excellent career opportunities. Our most recent Ofsted inspection graded the Academy as Good in September 2023 and we are committed to rapidly improving Hardingstone still further. We currently have over 245 children on roll. The children engage fantastically in lessons and are proud of their school and their achievements. Our staff team is committed to their welfare and growth and provide a friendly welcome for new colleagues. The successful candidates will be committed to our values and encourage our hard-working, polite children to achieve and behave at the very highest levels.
Your Role
We are currently recruiting for an 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:
- 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
- Travel expenses paid
About the School
Hardingstone 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 inclusive curriculum which is driven by our values.
General Roles and Responsibilities:
- Undertaking activities with individuals, groups, or a class of children to facilitate their physical, emotional, and educational development within a safe environment, with or without the supervision of the class teacher.
- Working to establish supportive relationships with all identified children and families to facilitate effective communication and partnership between the academy and home.
- Carrying out pre-determined educational activities and learning interventions (including Oracy, Phonics and Literacy, SEMH, Metacognition, Physical, and Sensory) informed by educational research, while promoting independent learning to support understanding and progress.
Working pattern will be 7:45am - 2:15pm.
For more information or an informal conversation, please contact hannah.fajemiyo@central.emat.uk.
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 encourages a “Speak Up” culture where colleagues are encouraged to raise any concerns relating to risk or wrongdoing.
Inclusion Support Practitioner employer: Hardingstone Academy
Hardingstone Academy, part of the East Midlands Academy Trust, is an exceptional employer that prioritises the professional growth and well-being of its staff. With a strong commitment to inclusivity and innovation, employees benefit from extensive training opportunities, a supportive work culture, and a range of employee perks including health and wellbeing resources. Located in a vibrant village setting, this role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on young learners while being part of a dedicated team focused on excellence in education.
