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Inclusion Support Worker

Inclusion Support Worker

Joseph Norton Academy

Huddersfield

  • Expired
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
3 May 2018

Job overview

Are you passionate about inclusion and committed to meeting the needs of all children?

Do you have the ability to engage, motivate and promote the learning and personal development of specific pupils?

The Governors of Joseph Norton Academy would like to invite applications from enthusiastic, hard-working, team players for the position of Inclusion Support Worker (ISW).

As an ISW, you will assist in creating a stimulating, safe and happy environment in which our pupils can thrive. You will have the ability to inspire and engage pupils in both learning activities and personal development, and will possess the interpersonal skills necessary to work productively with colleagues, parents, carers and external stakeholders.

We are looking for applicants with real presence and passion, who have a proven track record of engaging vulnerable children and will strive to obtain the best outcomes for our pupils as part of a strong and effective team.

Essential qualities for all applicants include a commitment to inclusive practices; effective communication skills; energy, patience and enthusiasm; and a desire to gain and develop specialist skills in our unique setting. You will have the ability and willingness to support pupils both on the school site and, when necessary, in the community.

For more information about our school or Wellspring Academy Trust, please see www.josephnorton.co.uk 

Our Governors actively encourage visits and we look forward to welcoming you to our school. To make an appointment, please call Kate Gaunt (Pastoral Manager) on 01484 868218. 

Joseph Norton Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this aim. We ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

Deadline for applications: 4th May 2018 9.00am

Interviews: 17th May 2018

To apply for this job, please download and complete the application form.

Application forms should be returned by email to recruitment@josephnorton.co.uk or by post to Ruth Radcliffe – School Business Manager at the school address to arrive in advance of the deadline.

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About Joseph Norton Academy

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Part of Wellspring Multi Academy Trust, Joseph Norton Academy is the only special school in Kirklees catering for pupils in Key Stages 2-4 with severe and complex Social, Emotional and Mental Health difficulties (SEMH).  

Joseph Norton Academy is the same as any other school in that we have high expectations of our pupils; build a secure and happy atmosphere in which pupils can learn effectively; and offer a broad range of subjects and qualifications, including GCSEs.  However, we are different to other schools in that we organise our pupils into nurture groups; structure our day and our curriculum to support pupils with SEMH difficulties; and employ specialist staff to support the special educational needs of our pupils.  

More information about our school and our ways of working can be found on our school website at www.josephnorton.co.uk

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