Inclusion Support Lead

Job title: Inclusion Support Lead (HLTA)

Salary: CSET 8, £32,597 FTE £26,522 prorated

Hours: 35 per week, 39 weeks of the year (term time only + INSET)

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: Marlwood School

About the role

Working alongside school leaders, you will take the operational lead in ensuring that students who experience difficulty in engaging with their learning are given the tools to achieve personal and academic success in school.

This will involve taking a proactive lead in the transition of these students into school, the delivery of defined learning activities to support their successful integration and supporting both staff and parents in strategies which lead to successful outcomes. You will also carry out key screening activities with mobile students to ensure that we are delivering to the point of need. You will be the key link between school and home, providing regular updates and working to improve learning plans.

About you

You will have an exceptional understanding of what the impact of social, emotional and mental health issues have upon aspects of learning and language development and students’ abilities to be able to access the curriculum. You will be someone who has the knowledge and understanding of a range of strategies and approaches to managing and helping children with social, emotional and mental health issues and has a good understanding of the principles of child development, learning processes and barriers to learning. You will need to be a strong communicator and be able to articulate and present comprehensive and detailed reports, notes and plans. You will be solutions driven, able to keep calm under pressure and build relationships with students, parents/carers and colleagues.

About us

Marlwood School is situated in South Gloucestershire, less than 20 minutes away from the heart of the cosmopolitan vibrancy of Bristol City Centre. This is a unique opportunity; the school has a strong identity as a small rural school and is supported by a loyal and aspirational local community. It is located on a stunning site in Alveston, near to the Severn Estuary and with excellent transport links to the M5 and M4.

Our commitment is to provide each and every pupil with a high standard of education that sets them up for a happy and successful life.

We can offer you:

• Commitment to CPD and development of all staff including collaborative support and instructional coaching to allow teachers to thrive
• Commitment to inclusivity and fostering of diversity
• Values and vision that are lived not laminated
• Open and honest culture
• Local Government pension with up to 19% Employer contributions
• Up to 30% discount with Microsoft & Dell
• Discounted gym membership
• Life Assurance - 3 x Death in Service
• Cycle to work scheme
• Dedicated counselling service

In order to apply for this role please complete an application form by Friday 12th December 2025, 9am. Interviews will take place on Tuesday 16th December 2025. Please let us know if you require any adjustments as part of the process.

Further details and additional information about our school may be viewed on our website.

Please know that depending on the number of applications received we may decide to close the advert early. If you do not hear from us by a week after the closing date then please assume that you have not been shortlisted for an interview. If you have previously applied for this role there is no requirement to apply again, all applications will be reviewed. We wish you all the best in your future and ask that you join our E-Teach Talent Pool so as to keep up to date with all of our latest current opportunities.

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