Inclusion Support Assistant

Please note that we are only accepting applications via a completed application form (available for download from the documents section). We are not accepting CVs or completed online applications. Thank you

Situated on the western periphery of London, Park Academy serves the vibrant community of Hillingdon. Life in the borough has lots to offer with easy access to central London for those who enjoy the bustle of city life, as well as lots of green space for those who prefer something a little more serene. For families, it is a great place to live.

We pride ourselves on offering an excellent education for our students, and outstanding career opportunities for our staff. Our innovative and targeted Continuous Professional Development programme will help you accelerate your career. Candidates for leadership roles are identified early and supported to achieve career progression through a suite of qualifications offered by the Aspirations Learning Institute.

We are seeking to appoint a dynamic and rigorous person, who is excited about working at scale and has sky-high expectations for our students. The successful candidate will work with the Assistant Principal for inclusion in supporting some of the most vulnerable learners in the school. This will include our pupils with SEND, EAL students, PP students and all those who may face barriers to their learning and/or wellbeing. This new role will ensure that exceptional standards of inclusion are sustained across the school and over time, so all students thrive and make exceptional progress. Each member of staff at Park Academy shares a drive to equip students with the qualifications, qualities and skills to reach their personal ambitions working together creatively to overcome any hurdle which might otherwise disadvantage our children.

We all have the highest aspirations for every student and provide exceptional education and pastoral care for each individual. As a result, children perform well in external examinations.

We are looking for an outstanding Inclusion Support Assistant who will:

• Be an outstanding practitioner with a drive for supporting the most vulnerable

• Be committed to developing both the academic and personal skills of students

• Work in collaboration with the SEND, Behaviour, Pastoral and Safeguarding teams

• Raise attainment and achievement across the academy with a focus on inclusion.

What can we offer you?

With great students, an outstanding and supportive team of staff and an Academy in a well- connected location just, Park Academy West London offers an excellent opportunity for an ambitious, talented individual looking to develop their career. There are additional perks for working at Park Academy such as:

• Motivated students that are eager to learn

• Supportive team of teaching and non-teaching staff

• Highly visible Senior Leadership Team

• Strong systems and structures meaning students feel safe and secure

• Appraisal system focused on staff professional growth, not staff monitoring

• No formal graded lesson observations, just ongoing feedback to help our staff continually develop

• Broad range of CPD opportunities, within the Academy and across the Trust – we want all staff to have at least 125 hours of professional development over the course of an academic year.

• Collaborative planning with centralised, shared units of work and resources

• Active staff wellbeing committee with regular social events and wellbeing activities

• Staff voice is actively encouraged and used to make improvements across the Academy

• Staff wellbeing is a priority (Ofsted report 2023 – Leaders look after the health and welfare of their staff. They are conscious of the pressures of workload and explore strategies to minimise this where possible).

• Staff laptops

• Onsite car park for all staff

• Cycle to work scheme

• Employer Assistance Programme offering 24/7 support and advice on a range of topic

• Designated staff canteen, as well as a communal staffroom and department team bases

• From September 2024 an attendance bonus scheme

 Closing date – Monday 11th May 2026 at 9.00am

Apply by emailing your completed application form (available to download on this site) to HR@park-aspirations.org

Interview date – to be confirmed 

This is a key role for the Academy, and we are looking for someone who is passionate about students’ wellbeing and progress, who really wants to make a difference. We are also seeking someone who is ambitious, for both themselves, and their students, who would want to make their mark and then seek further promotion opportunities.

At the core of our mission is a desire to achieve the best possible results for all our students, regardless of their starting points or circumstances. We would be delighted to show you around our Academy to fully appreciate our learning environment.

If you consider you are the right person for this role and would like to be a part of the team at such an exciting time, then we would love to hear from you.

For more information, please see the application pack attached which includes a Job Description and Person Specification.

Learn more about Park Academy on the Academy website.

Park Academy West London is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to all pre-placement checks including obtaining references, proof of eligibility to work in the UK and an enhanced DBS check.

About Aspirations

Across our 16 Academies, Aspirations educate more than 9,000 pupils across the ages from 2 to 19 years, covering an area from West London to the Southwest of England. Operating since 2011, we have a consistent track record of improvement and success and offer excellent Continuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunities. We are determined that children receive an excellent education that prepares them for success in adult-life and are looking for people to join us who share our ideals. 

We welcome applications from people with disabilities and guarantee an interview for those with a declared disability should they meet the minimum criteria for the job. The Equality Act 2010 defines disability as “any physical or mental impairment which has a substantial and long-term effect on his or her ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities