Inclusion College - Support Worker

About Inclusion Education  

Inclusion Education (working name of “Inclusion Hampshire”) supports young people within the local community who have special education (SEN) and mental health needs. It operates an Independent Special School in Basingstoke for young people aged 11-16, a college based in Hook for young people aged 16 and over and a Workplace Support Hub based in Basingstoke supporting those over the age of 18. 

"Inclusion Hampshire’s vision is of a society where disadvantaged young people are supported within the local community and empowered to reach their full potential." 

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Support Worker at Inclusion College. The successful candidate will provide tailored support to students with SEN, helping them navigate their academic journey, develop essential skills, and promote their overall well-being. 

You will be part of a close, supportive team working to teach and develop young people who have struggled to access education due to the mental ill health, anxiety and difficulties attending school through empathy, nurture, and patience. 

What makes Inclusion Education unique for our Employees? 

• We are an award winning charity recognised for prioritising the well-being of our staff 
• A supportive on-boarding process and introduction to “The Inclusion Way” 
• Education Support’s Employee Assistance Programme.  
• Competitive Pension Scheme 
• Medicash Health Care Cash Back Scheme  
• Group Life Assurance (3 x basic salary) 
• Enhanced family leave pay 
• Free Onsite Parking 
• A strong focus on a positive team ethos where everyone is made to feel valued and supported. 

Key Responsibilities 

Student Support:  

• Key worker: for pastoral support for a small number of students  
• Provide one-on-one and small group support to students with SEN
• Assist students with academic work, including organizing study materials, note-taking, and understanding course content. 
• Develop and implement individualised support plans based on each student's unique needs and goals. 

Emotional & Behaviour Support: 

• Offer emotional support and mentoring to students, helping them develop coping strategies and resilience. 
• Promote the Inclusion ethos, values, and positive behaviour. 
• Dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with established policy and encouraging learners to take responsibility and reflect on their own behaviour. 
• Promote wellbeing through practical, timely and appropriate interventions. 
• Facilitate social skills development and peer interactions. 

Monitoring and Reporting: 

• Monitor and record student progress, maintaining accurate and confidential records. 
• Provide regular feedback to tutors, teachers. students, parents, on progress and areas needing improvement. 
• Assist in preparing reports and documentation required for assessments and reviews. 

Collaboration:  

• Support a multidisciplinary team, including tutors, teachers, other support workers, therapists, and external agencies, to ensure a cohesive approach to each student's education and wellbeing. 

Professional Development: 

• Stay current with best practices and developments in SEND and SEMH education through continuous professional development and training. 

Safeguarding:  

• Ensure the safety and well-being of all students by adhering to college safeguarding policies and procedures. 

Skills, Experience & Qualification Requirements  

Essential: 

• Minimum Level 2 Functional Skills - Maths and English  
• Experience working with SEND and/or SEMH needs  
• Ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, and parents. 
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills. 
• Patience, empathy, and a non-judgmental approach to support. 
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 
• Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills 
• Knowledge of applying safeguarding and child protection policies and procedures and promoting the welfare of the young people and a good understanding of best practices in SEND/SEMH support. 
• A good standard of verbal and written communication  
• IT Skills- Microsoft Office 365 beneficial  

Desirable: 

• Additional qualifications or training in SEND/SEMH education  
• Experience in an education setting.  
• Experience in working with teenagers with SEN
• Experience in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and external agencies 

Diversity Statement 

Inclusion Education recognises and values the enriching contribution which people from a range of backgrounds and experiences can bring to the life and development of the Organisation. We therefore aim to provide a service which, in its teaching, administration and support services, actively promotes equality of opportunity and freedom from discrimination on grounds of age, cultural background, disability, ethnicity, gender, religion or sexual orientation. 

Health & Safety Statement 

All employees have a responsibility to promote and maintain a safe and healthy working environment, by taking reasonable care of their own health and safety at work and the well-being of colleagues and students. Line managers have specific responsibility for the health and safety of the team for which they have general management responsibility. 

Safeguarding Statement & Responsibilities 

Inclusion Education is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of young people and expects all employees, volunteers and third parties to share this commitment. 

• The successful applicant is responsible for ensuring that all Inclusion Education’s child protection and safeguarding policies are adhered to, and concerns are raised in accordance with these policies. 
• This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) (Disclosure and Barring Service) check, and safer recruitment pre-employment background checks (including overseas checks if applicable) prior to confirmation of appointment. 
• It is an offence to apply for this role if you ae barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.  

If you would like to arrange a visit prior to applying for the role, or if you should have any questions or queries, please do not hesitate to contact hr@inclusioneducation.org.uk.