Social Inclusion Assistant

North East Ambition; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational trust in England is seeking a Social Inclusion Assistant for a permanent position. The role, requiring 30 hours per week, combines responsibilities as a Parent Support Advisor and Higher Level Teaching Assistant, aimed at supporting families and improving children's learning outcomes. Candidates should exhibit empathy, resilience, and creativity, alongside excellent communication skills. This exciting opportunity offers professional development within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Supportive team environment

Opportunities for professional development

Engaged children and families

Qualifications

• Understanding of supporting children with learning difficulties.
• Ability to communicate effectively with families.
• Proven track record in providing parental support.

Responsibilities

• Assist families requiring support with children’s learning.
• Split duties between Parent Support Advisor and Teaching Assistant roles.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Effective communication

Creativity

Resilience

Job description

Social Inclusion Assistant - Permanent position

Term time only + 5 PD Days – 30 hours / week

Required for 3rd March 2026

Band 8 Actual Salary - £20,033.37 - £21,508.51

This exciting new opportunity incorporates the role of a Parent Support Advisor and a Higher Level Teaching Assistant. The time will be split between both aspects of the role.

The successful candidate should:

• Be patient and show empathy towards families who may require assistance
• Be passionate about supporting children with their learning and watching children flourish
• Be resilient and an effective communicator
• Be creative and solution driven

In return, we can offer:

• Enthusiastic, well mannered children and supportive families
• A welcoming and friendly team of staff
• Extensive opportunities further professional development
• The opportunity to be part of a school and trust that values and supports its staff
• Regular network meetings with colleagues across the trust

Clavering Primary School as part of Extol Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and will ensure that the highest priority is given to following the guidance and regulations to safeguard children and young people. This post is subject to safer recruitment measures and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (as amended) and requires an Enhanced check to be made through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). As a disability confident employer, we are committed to employing disabled people and people with health conditions making reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants when required.

Applicants must have the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence through the medium of English.

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