Inclusion Support Practitioner

Inclusion Support Practitioner (Northampton International Academy)

Location: West Northamptonshire, UK

Education Phases: Through School;

Application Deadline: Friday, 9th October 2026

Interview Date: TBC

Expected Working Start Date: November 2026

Is a Shared Job: No

About us

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 Responsibility, Collaboration, Respect, Care, Excellence and Aspiration, our 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 which now has a unit within NIA.

Job Description

Do you wanta career that can positively impact people’s lives. Then your career could beas an #EMATters! We are currently recruiting for an Inclusion SupportPractitioner (ISP) to work alongside our teachers to support children to bethe best they can be through a range of activities and interventions. As a InclusionSupport Practitioner (ISP) you can specialise in one of our additionalresource provisions or work across year groups and phases in the mainstreamsetting. We are an organisation that recognises and values its diverseworkforce and will invest in you to become the best. Join us at EMAT to be partof a team that values innovation, inclusivity, and impact.

AboutEMAT

EMAT is anexciting, innovative, and growing organisation where we strive to do thingsdifferently, aligned with our core values and purpose: that every childdeserves to be the best they can be. Our Trust was incorporated in July 2012 toestablish, maintain, manage, and develop academies and free schools asworld-class centres of excellence. We are a collaborative partnership thatcurrently includes an all-through school in Northampton, a secondary school inOundle, and 10 primary schools in Northamptonshire, Oxfordshire and MiltonKeynes. By working for our Trust, you’ll be able to take advantage of a wealthof professional development and support opportunities, as well as a range ofemployee benefits.

• Continuous professionaldevelopment and training opportunities.
• Career and leadershipopportunities within our growing family of schools.
• A confidential 24-hour EmployeeAssistance Programme.
• Access to the Local GovernmentPension Scheme
• Flu jabs for all staff.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Access to health and wellbeingbenefits, including an online GP.
• Access to an employee lifestylesavings platform.
• Generous family leave.

GeneralRoles and Responsibilities

Against abackground of increasing complexity of special and pastoral needs, EMATreviewed the traditional classroom based support staff to better meet the needsof our students. This led to the creation of the Inclusion Support Practitionerrole, designed to enhance teaching and learning by:

• Supporting consistently highexpectations and standards in every classroom
• Enthusing, engaging, andmotivating students to achieve their best
• Building trust and confidence inboth students and colleagues

In thisrole, you will be trained to be able to work more proactively andindependently, providing targeted support to a range of students both with andwithout specific needs, adapting learning, and leading small group orone-to-one interventions. The position offers clear professional progression,with training and support to empower staff to make a real difference in studentprogress and development.

In addition,Inclusion Support Practitioners will collaborate closely with teachers,internally contracted specialists like educational psychologists, speech andlanguage professionals, family liaison teams, and through our uniquepartnership with the NHS have access to Education Mental Health Support Teams,and external services such as local authority teams, ensuring a joined-upapproach to each child’s learning, wellbeing, and personal development.
To ensure the greatest possible progress and development of students, throughhigh quality teaching and learning. To challenge and support all students toachieve their best by:

• Setting consistently highexpectations and standards
• Inspiring trust and confidencein students and colleagues

A Note for Recruitment Agencies

We have ateam of internal recruiters, and we advertise our vacancies to attractcandidates and not agency suppliers. If we need agency assistance, then we willreach out to our trusted partners. Any speculative CVs we receive will not beaccepted as an introduction.

EMATreserves the right to withdraw this advert early if a suitable candidate isfound.

EMAT iscommitted to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and youngpeople and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriateto the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure andBarring Service (DBS). References will be taken up before interviews areoffered.

We are anequal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitablyqualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief,sexual orientation, gender reassignment, or age.

EMATencourage a “Speak Up” culture where colleagues are encouraged to raise anyconcerns relating to risk or wrongdoing. You will be responsible for ensuringthat colleagues are supported where necessary to raise concerns without blameor recrimination and should pro-actively raise concerns should they come toyour attention.