Inclusion Support Worker


Company:	Joseph Norton Academy
Salary:	£22,604 - £23,738
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Huddersfield, HD8 9JU
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	21 Jul 2026
Closing date:	20 Aug 2026

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Summary

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people with complex needs? Do you believe that every child deserves a safe, predictable, and inclusive environment to thrive?

Joseph Norton Academy in Huddersfield is a special academy educating children and young people with complex Social, Emotional and Mental Health difficulties across Kirklees. With our new school underway in Deighton we are recruiting ready for our growth.

We are seeking a dedicated, warm and resilient Inclusion Support Worker to join our team. In this vital role, you will work across the school, community, and family homes to ensure our pupils engage safely and effectively in a wide range of academic, vocational, and extracurricular activities.

As an Inclusion Support Worker (ISW), your role extends beyond standard classroom support. You will be instrumental in building connections, developing strong relationships, and guiding our pupils toward a positive future.

Your key responsibilities will include:

Prepare the classroom environment to optimise learning

Support pupils in class to access academic and vocational learning

Act as a co-regulator for students experiencing emotional distress, employing trauma-informed approaches to foster readiness for learning

Maintain accurate record-keeping by completing pupil records

Lead specific activities and sessions

Implement consistent learning routines at school, in the community, and in the family home to boost attendance and engagement

Utilise approved de-escalation techniques and physical intervention, when necessary, to ensure the safety of students and staff during periods of crisis

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